UNESCO

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity.

In this spirit, UNESCO develops educational tools to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance. UNESCO works so that each child and citizen has access to quality education. By promoting cultural heritage and the equal dignity of all cultures, UNESCO strengthens bonds among nations. UNESCO fosters scientific programmes and policies as platforms for development and cooperation. UNESCO stands up for freedom of expression, as a fundamental right and a key condition for democracy and development. Serving as a laboratory of ideas, UNESCO helps countries adopt international standards and manages programmes that foster the free flow of ideas and knowledge sharing.

UNFPA

UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

UNFPA Supports:

1. Reproductive health care for women and youth in more than 150 countries – which are home to more than 80 per cent of the world’s population

2. The health of pregnant women, especially the 1 million who face life-threatening complications each month

3. Reliable access to modern contraceptives sufficient to benefit 20 million women a year

4. Training of thousands of health workers to help ensure at least 90 per cent of all childbirths are supervised by skilled attendants

5. Prevention of gender-based violence, which affects 1 in 3 women

6. Abandonment of female genital mutilation, which harms 3 million girls annually

7. Prevention of teen pregnancies, complications of which are the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old

8. Efforts to end child marriage, which could affect an estimated 70 million girls over the next 5 years

9. Delivery of safe birth supplies, dignity kits and other life-saving materials to survivors of conflict and natural disaster

10. Censuses, data collection and analyses, which are essential for development planning

UNFPA is formally named the United Nations Population Fund. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the United Nations General Assembly declared “parents have the exclusive right to determine freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children.”

Wits RHI

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) was established by Professor Helen Rees in 1994 to support the new South African government formulate and implement new national policies around sexual and reproductive health. Wits RHI aim is to:

• Understand pathways for intervention

• Improve access to quality services

• Expand prevention and treatment choices

• Generate data for policy and programming

• Build research capacity to expand generation and application of evidence

Wits RHI is part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the largest research institute of the University of the Witwatersrand. Wits RHI is a UNAIDS and South African Medical Research Council (MRC) collaborating centre as well as a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) strategic partner.

Family For Every Child

Family for Every Child is an international network of organisations which work together (under the Charity's guidance) to mobilise knowledge, skills and resources dedicated to ensuring that more children can grow up in safe and caring families or in appropriate alternative permanent care. Family for Every Child has 34 Members in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, America and New Zealand.

Family for Every Child aims to achieve the following five goals:

• Enabling children to grow up in permanent, safe and caring families

• Ensuring a range of high-quality, appropriate alternative care choices for children

• Taking steps to prevent children from having to live outside of any adult care, without the care of families or other carers, and in the interim, protecting these boys and girls

• Promoting better and more participatory decision making about children’s care

• Building strong child protection systems which strengthen families and promote quality care for children

Child Rights Network for Southern Africa (CRNSA)

CRNSA is the regional representative of national children’s rights networks in Southern Africa. It has been tasked with promoting practices and policies that fulfil children’s rights and welfare through national child rights networks across the sub-continent. Engaging with national child rights networks operating in member states of the Southern  African Development Community (SADC) as well as with regional and international institutions such as the African Union (AU), the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), the Pan African Parliament (PAP), and NEPAD (New Path for Africa’s Development) for improved quality of life for children.

The network was established in 2012 to improve child rights governance in Southern Africa. With a mandate to strengthened country child rights networks that protect and promote the rights of children to ensure appropriate child development and child participation in decisions that affect them.

Terre des hommes (Tdh)

In Africa, malnutrition in children and access to quality healthcare remains a challenge. Many young people migrate due to poverty and are exposed to different risks during their journey. At their destination, they often fall into the trap of exploitation or get into conflict with the law. Terre des hommes (Tdh) improves the health of children, accompanies child migrants to protect them and fights for alternatives to child detention. We train professionals to provide adequate support and advocate for political solutions respecting children’s rights.

Terre des hommes (tdh)  is committed to empowering children: ensuring survival, supporting children in times of need, protecting children from exploitation, actively promoting children’s agency and participation. Within Germany it seeks to inform and educate the public about the situation of children, women and other vulnerable and marginalised groups in the global South, and advocates for fairer policies towards developing countries.

Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health charity and one of the leading healthcare development agencies on the continent.

Working primarily with women and girls, Amref’s vision is of lasting health change within Africa's most vulnerable and remote communities. Amref promises to:

• Improve the lives of disadvantaged people in Africa through better health

• Bridge gaps between communities, health systems and governments

• Be a leading force for advocacy for health system reforms in Africa

• Be a leader in the NGO community, developing and documenting best practices and training programmes

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The African Young Positives Network (AY+)

Launched in 2011 during the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa. (ICASA2011) in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, the African Young Positives Network (AY+) is the regional network of young people living with HIV and AIDS across the African. AY+ was born out of a pertinent need for a platform to engage young people living with HIV in Africa to take charge, lead the process and protect their human rights and for greater and meaningful involvement. AY+ has a vision of an African continent where the rights, welfare and interests of young men and women living with HIV are assured and protected. AY+ undertakes its daily work aided by a regional secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda and guidance and over sight from the AY+ steering committee and advisory group. The AY+ is currently working in 23 countries.

AY+ mobilizes YPLHIV and partners across the region and beyond to support sustainable community development interventions for and by young men and women living with HIV. Through the different activities, young people are equipped with appropriate tools and support to drive their own agendas and actively contribute to the AIDS response. psychosocial, sexuality, economic and educational challenges that pose as barriers to humanity.

AY+ advocates for unique needs and social issues affecting YPLHIV through a structured four-approach mechanism outlined below:

1.     Establish sustainable Networks of YPLHIV with opportunities for open communication and consultation on an ongoing basis with linkages to PLHIV Networks and Youth Organizations in Attica.

2.     Push the needs and the general agenda of YPLHIV to all platforms of the HIV response in countries, the region and beyond.

3.     Design interventions and projects to equip YPLHIV with tools to plan and drive their own agendas at country and community level.

4.     Advocate for human rights of all Key populations of young people especially young men and women living with HIV in Africa.

For more information go to: www.ayplus.org

Sentebale

Sentebale is a charity founded by The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso in 2006 following Prince Harry’s gap year to Lesotho in 2004. Sentebale helps the most vulnerable children get the support they need to lead healthy and productive lives; with a mission of becoming the leading organisation in the provision of psychosocial support for children living with HIV in Southern Africa.

Sentebale works to deliver programmes in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi in the areas of education, health, protection, advocacy, disability and other country specific areas that cause vulnerability for children and youth.

The Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN)

The Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN) is an independent professional network that brings together civil society, academia, private entrepreneurs and individuals at national and regional levels to promote holistic child development. Established in 2015, the network was created to develop and advance coherent ECD policy development and implementation throughout the African continent. Harnessing the diversity of strong civil society organizations delivering critical programming and advocacy for young children, AfECN strengthens impact through coordinated action, driven in close collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.

The Vision of AfECN - An Africa where all children are learning, safe, healthy, happy and are achieving their full potential.



Africa Capacity Alliance (ACA)

Africa Capacity Alliance (ACA) specializes in capacity building, training, information sharing and advocacy.

The ACA, formerly the Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN), builds the capacity of individuals and institutions across Africa to effectively strengthen health and community systems in relation to Significant Infectious Diseases (SIDs), Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and health equity and rights. ACA does this through training, capacity development, information sharing and advocacy.

ACA currently implements Danida Lot CIV Project which is about strengthening the advocacy and organizational capacities of regional civil society organizations and youth networks to contribute to realizing children (girls and boys) and youth’s rights to protection and participation. The project is implemented in the Horn of Africa countries (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia).

ACA works through member institutions and regional and local partners. There are 37 member institutions spread in Eastern and Sothern Africa; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in East Africa; Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini and Namibia. Currently, ACA implements a program on Child Rights Governance in the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia/Somaliland, in addition to Kenya and Uganda)

Africa Platform for Social Protection

The African Platform for Social Protection (APSP) is a network of individuals and organizations operating at sub-national, national and regional levels, with a commitment to promoting and strengthening the social contract between states and citizens. This is done through promotion of active engagement of African civil society in the shaping of social protection policies, programmes, and practices in 25 countries in Africa.

To achieve this, APSP has adopted a range of strategies, including:

• Fostering national discussions on social protection aimed at developing national consensus on what constitutes workable, home-grown approaches.

• Creating awareness on the urgency of adopting social protection approaches in order to respond to the more intractable challenge of poverty and vulnerability

• Carrying out training for several CSO representatives on identification of, and responding to, social protection needs.

• Establishing collaborative partnerships with a cross-section of institutions, donors, and professionals with a stated interest in addressing the challenge of poverty and vulnerability in Africa.

Mission

APSP exists to strengthen civil society engagement with the articulation, formulation and implementation of social protection policies and programmes in Africa.

Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) (Copy)

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). In operating with other federal offices concerned, SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development activities and cooperation with Eastern Europe, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation. The goal of development cooperation is that of reducing poverty.

It is meant to foster economic self-reliance and state autonomy, to contribute to the improvement of production conditions, to help in finding solutions to environmental problems, and to provide better access to education and basic healthcare services. SDC carries out its activities with an annual budget of CHF 1.73 billion (2011) and a staff of some 600 people in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 1000 local employees. The Agency engages in direct operations, supports programmes of multilateral organizations, and helps to finance programmes run by Swiss and international relief organizations in four operational areas: Regional Cooperation, Global Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid  and Swiss Cooperation with Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). 

PATA- Paediatric Aids Treatment for Africa (Copy)

PATA's mission is to mobilize and strengthen a network of frontline healthcare providers to improve paediatric and adolescent HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in sub-Saharan Africa. 

The PATA network includes healthcare providers at more than 300 associated health facilities across 24 countries that collectively care for over 200,000 children and adolescents on ART. PATA's vision is that all children and adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa receive optimal treatment, care and support and live long, healthy lives.

PATA’s objectives are:

1. To improve the quality of paediatric and adolescent treatment, care and support at health facility level

2. To grow and deepen engagement of the the network and increase peer-to-peer exchange between health providers across countries and regions

3. To incubate, document and share promising practices in paediatric and adolescent treatment, care and support in order to effect positive change in policies, programmes and practices at national and global levels

PATA works through four activity streams: PATA Forums, PATA Incubation Projects &
Programmes, PATA Practice-Based Evidence & Advocacy and PATA Connect. Working across the region in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Eswatini.

Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.

When disaster strikes around the world, Save the Children is there to save lives with food, medical care and education and remains to help communities rebuild through long-term recovery programs. As quickly and as effectively as Save the Children responds to tsunamis and civil conflict, it works to resolve the ongoing struggles children face every day — poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease — and replaces them with hope for the future.

UNICEF

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. With the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.  That makes UNICEF unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress.  UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.  With the belief that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

UNICEF advocates for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future.

UNICEF promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children.

UNICEF acts so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness.

UNICEF works to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. Helping children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.

UNICEF involves everyone in creating protective environments for children. Being present to relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse or exploitation.

UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child.  Working to assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular. Working for the Sustainable Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United Nations Charter. Stringing for peace and security. Holding everyone accountable to the promises made for children.

UNICEF is a part of the Global Movement for Children – a broad coalition dedicated to improving the life of every child.  Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives. 

Working in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.

UNICEF works in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nambia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

East African Community (EAC)

The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organisation of the Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Vision of EAC is a prosperous, competitive, secure, stable and politically united East Africa; and the Mission is to widen and deepen Economic, Political, Social and Culture integration in order to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.

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World Vision International

World Vision International

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by Christian values, and dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. Serving all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS)

The Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is a regional non-profit organisation based in Harare, Zimbabwe. SAfAIDS' core activities include capacity development of other HIV and AIDS Intermediary Organisations (IOs); information production, collection and dissemination; networking and partnership building; and leadership in promoting dialogue on cutting- edge issues related to HIV and AIDS.

 Mission

The organisation's mission is to promote effective and ethical development responses to the epidemic and its impact through HIV and AIDS knowledge management, capacity development, advocacy, policy analysis and documentation.

Vision

SAfAIDS strives to be a leading southern Africa regional centre of excellence, organising, analysing, repackaging and disseminating HIV and AIDS information in response to the needs of communities.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs. Founded in 1988, EGPAF supports activities in 19 countries around the world.

Mission Statement

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs.

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