Nairobi, Kenya | 5–7 November 2025 | Child Protection & Climate Change

The 3rd International Conference on Child Protection (ICCP) in Africa, hosted by the Government of Kenya in collaboration with key child protection stakeholders, will convene from 5th to 7th November 2025 under the theme “Child Protection and Clim

This news article, from the Guardian Tanzania, notes how the government of Tanzania has initiated a nationwide programme to support children living and working on the streets, marking a significant step towards protecting vulnerable groups and fostering inclusive development.

Join the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion on parenting across the African continent. This webinar will bring together leading voices in research, policy, and practice to explore how families are being supported in diverse African contexts.

Join UNICEF (Eastern and Southern, and West and Central Africa Regional Offices), WHO Africa Regional Office and the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) for a cross regional webinar spotlighting the urgent need for sustained, strategic

This study examines the challenges African governments face in integrating orphaned and vulnerable children into orphanages and home-based care facilities, with a focus on Zambia. Findings reveal major barriers including insufficient funding, unregistered orphanages, poor coordination with NGOs, cultural factors, and the attitudes of the children themselves.

In this article, UNICEF discusses how UNICEF and the Government of Mozambique are advancing reforms to reduce the number of children placed in institutions—from 7,269 in 2020 to 3,624 in 2024—by prioritizing family-based care.

This article explores how the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) is urging both federal and state governments to prioritize budgeting for vulnerable children, emphasizing the importance of shifting from institutional care to family-based foster care.

This case study showcases Kar Geno’s transition from institutional care to community-based support for children with disabilities in Siaya County, Kenya, guided by CTWWC and Catholic Relief Services. Through family reintegration, disability-inclusive services, and strong collaboration with government and civil society, Kar Geno has become a model for sustainable care reform, reintegrating nearly all resident children while continuing to provide accessible medical and psychosocial support through a community drop-in center.

This paper examines the benefits of foster care by exploring the experiences of foster care leavers and the perspectives of social workers in Tshwane District Municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa.