In a rural village in South-Western Uganda, a care giver or an older sibling wakes before sunrise. Before she can prepare a child for school, tend to her garden, or begin her day, she must walk to collect water. On some days, the journey takes an hour. On others, longer. The water she returns with …
Water is More Than Water: Why every child in Africa deserves access. Read More »
For over a decade, BRAVEAURORA has walked alongside children and families in northern Ghana, championing a simple but powerful conviction: every child deserves to grow up in a loving and caring family. In Ghana today, far too many children are growing up without the care, love and security of a family. One in five children lives …
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As a care leaver, the phrase “rooted in families” carries deep personal significance. Care for children is not just a policy issue—it’s profoundly personal. I grew up in institutional care, and I know what it feels like to live without permanency, to constantly wonder where you truly belong. That’s why this campaign resonates so strongly with me. …
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In Madagascar, thousands of children grow up in institutions—not because of abuse or neglect, but often due to poverty, lack of support, and weak child protection systems. This is more than a statistic; it’s a crisis that affects the future of a generation. FAMadagascar is leading the way in changing this reality. As a pioneer …
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“All I wanted was for my children to be with me, but I didn’t know how to make it possible.” These were the words of a mother who once stood at the edge of losing her children. Poverty, stress, and the absence of support had left her overwhelmed and ready to give them up. For …
Closing Our Doors to Open New Ones: Why Children Belong in Families Read More »
Every child deserves to grow up in a family. It is within families that children learn love, resilience, and belonging. Yet across South Africa, thousands of children continue to be placed in institutions when poverty, crisis, or loss leaves families struggling. While orphanages and other institutional settings are often seen as a quick solution, decades …
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Every November, timelines turn a hopeful shade of blue as the world pauses to celebrate its most precious resource—children. World Children’s Day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, reminding us that children are the pillars of our communities, our societies, and our world. This year’s theme, “My Day, My …
“I want all children to have a stable home and be loved.” These heartfelt words come from Annette, a devoted foster mother in Mpigi District. Earlier this year, Buwama Police found two children, Christine and Jacob, left alone and malnourished for several days. They needed urgent care and protection. The Probation and Social Welfare Officer, …
When we are surrounded by family, it’s easy to forget what life feels like without one. But for millions of children across Africa, this is their daily reality—growing up without the love, belonging, protection, and identity that only a family can provide. Imagine facing life’s toughest moments without someone to lean on. Imagine not knowing …
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A Campaign on Reclaiming Family for Every Child For decades, we’ve echoed the call: African solutions for African problems. Today, that call is more urgent than ever. Across the continent, over 35 million children are growing up without parental care—more than the population of Ghana. This is not just a statistic. It’s a crisis. We …
