This paper shares the philosophy and key components of the African development initiative Giving Hope that works with youth caregivers through an asset-based empowerment methodology. The approach facilitates the restoration of youth caregivers’ sense of self, belonging, power, and collective responsibility.

L'objectif de ce manuel est de présenter un ensemble d'indicateurs globaux communs pour la prise en charge formelle des enfants, notamment des enfants vivant en institution ou en famille d'accueil suite à un arrangement formel (

This document informs stakeholders about the opportunities for and constraints on building the social work workforce within the child welfare sector in Africa.

This publication documents real life stories of selected African parents, shedding light on the multifaceted challenges parents are faced with and the kind of support they need to bring about behavioral change and enhanced capacity.

Assessment of individual African government's performance in regards to child welfare.

Assesses constraints and opportunities for social protection programming regionally with particular consideration for child sensitive social protection.

Examines dynamics between achievements in universal birth registration and enhanced protection of children.

Using household survey data from 21 countries in Africa, this study examines trends in orphanhood and living arrangements, and the links between the two.

Ce rapport est de faire du droit une réalité dans le Grand lac de la région de l'Afrique de l'enfant.

This study sought to assess, analyse and inform the different forms of vulnerabilities affecting children and youth, and their effects and existing strategies and programmes addressing the challenges and vulnerabilities facing orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. The study also sought to propose recommendations for improvement, and development of minimum standards for OVCY and the finalisation of the SADC OVCY Strategic Framework.