Africa

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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Rory Truell - The Guardian Social Care Network,

Article from The Guardian’s Social Care Network recognizing World Social Work Day and the needs of vulnerable children in Zambia.

Dabanga,

Article from Dabanga reports officials have expressed concern over the growing number of homeless children in Darfur. 

Fidelis Mbah,

Street children in Nigeria face risks of being recruited by terrorist organizations.  This program held by American University of Nigeria hopes to reduce children’s risks of recruitment.

CNN Freedom Project,

In this video, CNN exposes child trafficking in the form of orphanage recruitment.

CNN Freedom Project,

In this video, CNN investigates a Kenyan orphanage, which recruited children like Teresia (featured) to gain international funding. 

Matthew Cherisch, Sharon Fonn - The Conversation,

An article on how starting child support grants during pregnancy improves the lives of children.

Sunday Nation Reporter - Daily Nation,

A Kenyan High Court ruled that a child had been irregularly adopted by foreigners and ordered the child to be returned to its naturally born parents.

Tausi Nakato - The Monitor - AllAfrica.com,

According to this article, most children's homes in Uganda are operating without government approval.

BBC News,

Dozens of children are seeking a judicial review in the UK High Court early next year.

Biiya Mukusah Ali,

The Department of Social Development in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana has closed six of the 15 homes in the region due to improper management and has threatened to close down more homes in the near future.