This page contains documents and other resources related to children's care in Africa. Browse resources by region, country, or category. Resources related particularly to North Africa can also be found on the Middle East and North Africa page.
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This review compares child protection systems in Indonesia and Ethiopia using UNICEF’s Child Protection System Strengthening framework. Both countries have established solid legal frameworks and coordination mechanisms, but progress toward system maturity remains slow due to gaps in enforcement, accountability, and support services, with Indonesia showing stronger development in workforce and data systems.
This study explores the informal foster care practices of the Igbo ethnic group in South-East Nigeria, revealing both its cultural value in providing family-based care and the challenges it faces. Findings highlight the lack of regulation, data, and support services, underscoring the need for greater involvement of government agencies and social workers to ensure children’s safety and well-being.
Nairobi, Kenya | 5–7 November 2025 | Child Protection & Climate Change
In the piece, the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators of Nigeria (ASOHON) Southern Nigeria chapter calls for stronger collaboration between orphanage operators, government agencies and other stakeholders to build a more inclusive, family
Cette nouvelle formation interdisciplinaire est offerte en collaboration entre la Children’s Rights Academy de l’Université de Genève et l’Institut des Droits de l’Homme et de la Paix de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (Sénégal).
This webinar showcased the learning from Strengthening the Social Service Workforce for Family-Based Care, a two-year project implemented by the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance, with technical support from Child Frontiers, under a grant f
This study examines strategies for reintegrating street children in Harare, Zimbabwe, into their families, highlighting the root causes of homelessness and the need for psychosocial support, counselling, family conferences, and community engagement. It emphasizes innovative, evidence-based approaches to ensure effective family reintegration and informs policymakers, social development officers, and researchers addressing child homelessness.
The 10th International Policy Conference on the African Child is coming soon.
On October 23, 2025, the Transforming Children’s Care Collaborative hosted a webinar exploring Kafaalah—a long-standing childcare practice in Muslim communities that has been observed for more than 1,400 years.
