Organizations Working on Children's Care

This page offers a Directory of Organizations working on children’s care issues around the world, at a local, national, regional, and/or global level. The Directory is provided to encourage information sharing and communication between actors working in this sector.

Please note that the inclusion or exclusion of organizations in this Directory does not necessarily entail any judgement or endorsement on the part of BCN or its advisory group on the quality of their programs or services. In line with BCN's Mission, criteria for adding an organization to the Directory include evidence of relevant work in the areas of family strengthening, prevention of separation, alternative care, reintegration and transition from care, care reform, and other relevant areas. We are continuing to expand our directory and welcome suggestions of additional organizations to highlight.

Note: Choosing 'Global' from the drop-down menu below will produce a list of organizations that work at the global level (not a list of all organizations).

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Destination Unknown: Protect Children on the Move

Destination Unknown is an international campaign to protect children on the move led by Terre des Hommes and implemented by campaign members. Destination Unknown operates on the field, raises awareness, advocates for changes and contributes to networks.

Disability Rights International (DRI)

Disability Rights International is dedicated to promoting the human rights and full participation in society of people with disabilities worldwide. Their Worldwide Campaign to End the Institutionalization of Children seeks to draw attention to, and end, the pervasive and abusive practice of institutionalizing children with disabilities.

Displaced Children and Orphans Fund (DCOF) of USAID

USAID's Displaced Children and Orphans Fund (DCOF) provides financial and technical assistance for the care and protection of vulnerable children, particularly those who are separated from their families or are at risk of losing family care and protection. In its implementation of DCOF, USAID has given particular attention to children in institutional care, those affected by war, or those on the street, as well as children with disabilities and other disenfranchised or unaccompanied children.

Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)

The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), a division of the Council for Exceptional Children, promotes knowledge exchange, collaboration, human rights and advocacy to those who provide services for individuals with disabilities.

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) was established in 2007 to offer immediate protection and support services for women and children in the UAE against domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking. It is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE that runs specifically for the care of women and children. The services DFWAC offers are in complete accordance with international human rights obligations.

Dutch Tanzania Foundation

The Dutch Tanzania Foundation was founded originally as The Peramiho Foundation in 2009. The aim of the foundation is to support the physical, mental and/or social well-being of children and/or adults through healthcare, education and sports.

Early Childhood Development Taskforce

The vision of the Early Childhood Development Taskforce is to ensure that young children with developmental delays or disabilities will achieve their full potential.

East African Children's Fund

The East African Children's Fund is changing the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in East Africa through improved nutrition and focused attention on health. Partnering with community leaders, they feed orphaned and vulnerable children and youth in East Africa and support sustainable farming programs.

Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) MenEngage Platform

The Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) MenEngage Platform is a network initiated by the United Nations Population Fund EECA Regional Office in collaboration with MenEngage Alliance, Promundo-US and UNFPA Country Offices in the EECA region. The platform is open for non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, state institutions, experts, government representatives, academics and UN partners.

ECPAT Indonesia Office

ECPAT conducts cutting-edge research to build the collective understanding of what it will take to end the sexual exploitation of children.