PARTNERSHIPS THE AFRICA INTERFAITH INITIATIVE ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) The Africa Interfaith Initiative on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Africa Faith Leaders Initiative on the SDGs (AFLI) was formed as collaborative platform to catalyse faith communities and faith leader’s engagement in shaping the development agenda. > The Global Coalition to End
The Moral Imperative’s High level consultation on strengthening partnerships Between Faith Actors and Multilateral Agencies to Achieve Better Development Outcomes took place on Tuesday, 15 October 2019 in Washington D.C, USA. The event co-organized by Arigatou International, for The Moral Imperative, The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD), and Strength In Diversity Development Centre/Farmers Advocacy and Support Initiative, Nigeria (SDDC, Nigeria), formed part of the Civil Society Organizations sessions at the 2019 joint Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The event, consisted of a high level panel presentation and an open question and answer session. Through the forum, the Moral Imperative sought to make a case for securing better outcomes for poverty alleviation, revitalizing partnerships and strategic synergies between faith actors and multilateral agencies, to achieve development. The event also formed a platform to draw debate on how to best faith actors’ contribution towards ending extreme poverty through collaboration between faith actors and multilateral agencies at country and regional levels; and with special referencing to inclusive development, scaling-up investments in human capital development, women and gender equality and child poverty.
This side event was sponsored by Arigatou International in collaboration with the Moral Imperative to End Extreme poverty, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) and Strength In Diversity Development Centre/Farmers Advocacy and Support Initiative, Nigeria (SDDC, Nigeria). The event titled: Strengthening Partnerships Between Faith Actors and Multilateral Agencies to Achieve Better Development Outcomes, took place during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF on 15 October 2019, in Washington D.C, United States of America. The event aimed to make case for securing better outcomes for poverty alleviation, revitalizing partnerships and strategic synergies between faith actors and multilateral agencies, to achieve development; thereby resulting in advocacy actions by faith actors.
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Mainstreaming Child Poverty within the Process and Outcomes of the Sustainable Development Goals As the period for the Millennium Development Goals came to an end in 2015, the global community was engaged in long and impactful consultations on a successor mechanism and the priorities for poverty eradication in the coming era. End Child Poverty saw
On 7th – 8th February 2017 Arigatou International’s End Child Poverty and the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) initiatives, organised, in partnership with Sarvodaya, a regional partners’ meeting in Sri Lanka.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) framework, which is due to expire at the end of this year (2015), has had a special, though not always adequate, focus on children. By drawing unparalleled attention to poverty and hunger, universal primary school education, child mortality, HIV and AIDS, Malaria and maternal health, the MDG’s have helped guide
Looking back, forging ahead Together to End Child Poverty Pledge towards ending child poverty Message from the president of Arigatou International Rev. Miyamoto Going All Out to End Child Poverty — ECP@10 (Message on the 10th Anniversary of the Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty) On June 16, 2012, over 470 religious leaders and others
As we look back at the past ten years, we reflect on the results achieved. We share the stories of our initiatives, which have focused on developing tools for interfaith dialogue and reflection on childhood poverty, fostering regional and global advocacy coalitions, establishing a research and documentation center, and promoting annual grassroots global campaigns to ignite interest, generate demand, and inspire action to eradicate child poverty. We also recount our experiences in responding to community-level innovations and actions aimed at alleviating child poverty, often witnessing astonishing outcomes as we empower children to become agents of change in the battle against poverty.
Throughout this journey, we have been blessed to find unwavering support and forge invaluable partnerships. Without the collective efforts and grace of Arigatou International’s Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), our grassroots work would not have been possible. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have joined us on this transformative path.
In commemoration of the World Environment Day, the SDGs Academy ‘Model Classroom’ organised a learning and tree planting session with 24 students from Maris Stella College Negombo, Sri Lanka. The session, which in part took place within the Academy premises took the students through an understanding of SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 13 (Climate
SDGs Academy Arigatou International’s SDGs Academy for Children (SDGs Academy) is a safe space (both physical and virtual) and programme for children’s participation, learning and action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Agenda 2030 in general. It seeks to bring children’s participation at the forefront of the SDGs, while empowering children and the
Often, youth lobby for more access to decision making positions and leadership as a step to transforming their role in conflict while neglecting deeper and more meaningful engagement on issues such as economic development and resource governance that would facilitate broader youth development and long-term peace. It is within this premise that we conceptualized and
Who We Work With End Child Poverty believes in a world free of child poverty and invites all people of faith and good will to work together to make this vision a reality. We work for and together with children, towards overcoming poverty in their communities. More about how we work with children Our End
The Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty mobilises faith communities and faith-inspired resources to help build a world free of child poverty. We believe in a world free of child poverty and invites all people of faith and goodwill to work together to make this vision a reality. Who we are End Child Poverty is
SDG ACADEMY End Child Poverty Acknowledgements Message from Leaders & Partners Welcome to the SDG ACADEMY VIRTUAL EXHIBITION ENTER © 2023 Arigatou International Solution by Bullion Digitech ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Children of all ages have been among the most vulnerable to the
Children in Kenya and Sri Lanka have been learning about sustainable development through a fun and integrated approach. Through Arigatou International’s SDGs Academy for Children, more than 300 children participated in several learning sessions hosted by the SDGs Academy Pioneer Hub in Limuru, Kenya, and SDGs Academy Model Classroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, within the
SDG Academy for Children SDG Academy for Children Arigatou International’s SDGs Academy for Children (SDGs Academy) is a safe space (both physical and virtual) and programme for children’s participation, learning and action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Agenda 2030 in general. It seeks to bring children’s participation at the forefront of the
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty in collaboration with the Uzalendo Afrika Initiative and Elim Fellowship Church, Nyali – Mombasa organised a community dialogue between 28th – 29th November; bringing together over 50 diverse participants/stakeholders in the community. They included; youth, women, religious leaders and government officials. Community dialogues is a critical lifeline to promoting
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty in collaboration with the Uzalendo Afrika Initia- tive and Elim Fellowship Church, Nyali – Mombasa organised a community dialogue between 28th – 29th November; bringing together over 50 diverse participants/stake- holders in the community. They included; youth, women, religious leaders and govern- ment officials. Community dialogues is a critical lifeline to promoting peace as they provide the perfect avenues for partnerships between different actors within the community.
SDG ACADEMY SDG Academy for Children Arigatou International’s SDGs Academy for Children (SDGs Academy) is a safe space (both physical and virtual) and programme for children’s participation, learning and action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Agenda 2030 in general. It seeks to bring children’s participation at the forefront of the SDGs, while
About Us The Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty mobilizes faith communities and faith-inspired resources to help build a world free of child poverty. A global, multi-faith, child-centered initiative, End Child Poverty addresses the root causes of poverty in the human heart, and the structural causes of poverty in society. This is accomplished through theological
Children First Perhaps grandparents can help in meeting one of the greatest contemporary challenges: translating talk and ideals about putting children first into reality. They cannot stand alone in love and protection, but what grandparents can represent and harness is a threefold gift: the ability to look back, aware of the paths we have traversed,
Just before resuming to their normal school calender after a fairly long holiday, 12 children, drawn from our partners in Kenya were part of the first SDGs Academy residential training; which took place between 20th – 22nd April 2022. At the Academy, the children aged between 6-9 years gained an understanding of the Sustainable
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need to give specific attention to restoring sources of livelihoods, especially for young people. This realization and reality formed the core of the discussions at a two-day consultation workshop for youth and Faith leaders organized by the Africa Faith Leaders Initiative (AFLI) between 23rd –
To encourage further implementation of the CRC as a key legal and ethical framework for safeguarding children’s rights and to address the many risks facing children today, this policy brief highlights the specific recommendations from the Study, seeking to strengthen partnerships between religious communities and governments on advancing the implementation of the CRC and strengthening child protection.
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty has released its annual report for the year 2020/2021, covering from April 2020 to March 2021. While introducing the report to readers, Fred Nyabera, the Director Arigatou International – End Child Poverty noted that, “The year 2020 will forever be memorialized as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic and
Our Impact Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email “We may not change the entire world, but we can change the whole world for one child; one family; one community at a time.” Bryant McGill As End Child Poverty, we measure our impact, not by the number of projects implemented,
Steering Committee Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam is a distinguished international civil servant, development professional, public policy expert and human rights activist. Previously, he was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. He has extensive
Interfaith Council Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email Ms. Maria Lucia Uribe Torres Ms. Maria Lucia Uribe Torres is the Secretary General, Interfaith Council for Ethics Education and the Director, Arigatou International – Geneva. Maria Lucia provides strategic leadership, coordinates and manages the Ethics Education for Children – a
Interfaith Council Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam is a distinguished international civil servant, development professional, public policy expert and human rights activist. Previously, he was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. He has extensive
Who We Work With Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email We recognise that we cannot walk this journey alone. For us to be effective in reducing and fighting poverty, we need to build strong partnerships with individuals, communities and like-minded organisations. Therefore, through Arigatou International, the Interfaith Initiative End
Our Comparative Strengths Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email End Child Poverty is a multi-faith initiative that is committed to working with faith-inspired organizations and actors. We identify and strengthen their capacities to affirm justice and reach out to protect children living in oppression and poverty. We therefore maximize
For End Child Poverty, this last year presented an opportunity to endeavor in taking accelerated steps, pushing our boundaries and comfort zones while making sure to remain grounded and focused on our founding objective to end child poverty. As we go forward, we have reason to be hopeful and to expect greater impact by looking forward to intensifying our partnerships to build a genuine and broad based coalition of actors at all levels driven by faith and the power of their conviction to eradicate child poverty.
The UNSCR 2250 (2015), identifies five key pillars for action: participation, protection, prevention, partnerships and disengagement and reintegration.
Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email Acting Together to Achieve Social and Environmental Justice for All – 2020 Spanish Captions French Captions “Anyone who thinks that the only lesson to be learned was the need to improve what we were already doing, or to refine existing systems and regulations,
What We Do Share Tweet Email End Child Poverty at a Glance We mobilise faith-inspired resources to end child poverty, by addressing the spiritual root causes and challenging the structural causes of poverty. Theological Reflection and Action End Child Poverty mitigates the spiritual and human root causes of poverty by encouraging theological reflection, prayer and
Who We Are Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on email Email The Interfaith Initative to End Child Poverty is a multi-faith, child centered, global initiative of Arigatou International that mobilises faith-inspired resources to end child poverty. End Child Poverty believes in a world where every child lives free of poverty. We
Together we can end child poverty worldwide. Together We Can End Child Poverty 1 billion children are impacted by poverty children & Poverty Each child has the right to live free of poverty Our Approach The path to ending poverty starts with today’s children our Impact Every action, bigor small, counts Take action Arigatou International
With the global Covid-19 pandemic having deeply affected vulnerable children and widened existing social inequalities in Romania, Education for Change (member of the Global Network of Religions for Children), our partner from Romania held a webinar reflecting on the best ways to develop and support initiatives by children and youth aimed at eradicating child poverty.
Africa Faith Leaders Initiative (AFLI) on Agenda 2030 In the beginning: Five years have elapsed since the United Nations adopted the Post-2015 Development Agenda with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It was an ambitious agenda yet one that faith actors believed was achievable by the grace of God. The world is at a critical point
This year’s theme for the International Women’s day is I am Generation Equality. This is also a campaign, spearheaded by UN Women aimed at having a generation of Men and women – boys and girls who speak up for themselves and seize the moment to reimagine economies, societies and political systems that can uphold human
Arigatou International in collaboration with the Moral Imperative to End Extreme poverty, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) and Strength In Diversity Development Centre/Farmers Advocacy and Support Initiative, Nigeria (SDDC, Nigeria) will be jointly hold a side event on Tuesday, 15 October 2019 in Washington D.C, the United States of America.
Arigatou International led by the President of Arigatou International, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, joined other global leaders across the world in advocating for a world free of online child violence during the Interfaith Alliance Forum for Safer Communities forum that took place from 19th – 20th November 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). The forum was
The facilitators spoke to four different groups regarding mentorship and the connection between Gender Based Violence (GBV) and child protection. GBV is not only perpetrated on women but also on young children stated Kavitha Vijayaraj, Manager, End Child Poverty – Knowledge Centre Sri Lanka. GBV can have many direct impacts and indirect impacts on the
The Moral Imperative’s, “Results for Children: Faith Actors High Level Advocacy Forum in Investing in Early Childhood Development just went down, Bali, Indonesia.” The event, co-organized by the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty and Arigatou International formed part of the Civil Society Organizations sessions at the just concluded joint Annual Meetings of the World
Speaking during the “Results for Children: High-Level Advocacy Forum on Investing in Early Childhood Development,” Ms. Dear Sinadang of the Humanitarian Forum Indonesia and the Joint Learning Initiative of Faith and Local Communities, said that religious institutions in Indonesia play a significant role in early childhood development.
As a logical follow-up to the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) 5th Forum who’s focus was Ending Violence Against Children, Arigatou International – Nairobi participated in a workshop on the rights of the child to commemorate the Day of the African Child on 10th June 2017 at Riara University, Nairobi – Kenya.
The End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre Sarvodaya, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Launched on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on 17 October 2014, the End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre is a global faith-inspired hub for research, resource gathering, networking, experience sharing and knowledge dissemination. The Knowledge Centre also serves to build the capacities of
End Child Poverty, working together with its partners, has partnered with local agencies to provide education scholarships in South Sudan, Kenya, Pakistan and among the Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Pupils benefit from this partnership by receiving uniform, books, school fees contribution, among other material items. Through this effort we are also gradually building a pool
The Africa Interfaith Initiative on the Post 2015 Development Agenda is an advocacy platform comprising of pan-African, regional and nation-al Religious Coordinating Bodies (RCBs), interfaith organisation, Faith Inspired Organisations (FIOs) and religious leaders. The initiative was formed as a response to the growing need for African faith communities and their leaders to speak into the
End Child Poverty seeks to achieve impact through four key strategic actions: Mitigating Human Root Causes of Poverty through Theological Reflection, Prayer and Action; Combatting Structural Causes of Poverty through Interfaith Advocacy and Lobbying; Supporting Grassroots Projects with promising outcomes for child poverty and Building our internal capacity to deliver on mission. The pursuit of
Theological Reflection and Action To rout out poverty, we have to go beyond conventional social, economic and political language to address it’s root causes in the human heart and especially greed, ignorance, hatred and fear. Interfaith Advocacy and Lobbying We support and engage in interfaith advocacy and lobbying to change deeply rooted causes of child
Foreword by Fred Nyabera 3 About Us 6 The Big Picture 7 How we measure Impact 12 Our Impact 14 Of Footprints and Imprints The Interfaith Guide 16 Voices for Children- Global Partnerships and Coalitions 18 Voices for Children- Community Organizing and Advocacy 21 Growing Peace: Making the World Safer for Children 22 Crystalizing Grassroots Initiatives 25 Building
The GNRC 5th Forum will take place on 9, 10 and 11 May 2017 in Panama City, Panama.The GNRC 5th Forum will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, expert presentations and reflections on the three key thematic areas bringing together Four-hundred religious leaders, members of diverse faith communities, leaders of faith-based organizations United Nations officials, and representatives
The GNRC 5th Forum will take place on 9, 10 and 11 May 2017 in Panama City, Panama. The GNRC 5th Forum will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, expert presentations and reflections on the three key thematic areas bringing together four-hundred religious leaders, members of diverse faith communities, leaders of faith-based organizations United Nations officials,
The ties between Arigatou International—Nairobi and the High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Nairobi, Kenya, were strengthened after a courtesy visit between the two. Fred Nyabera, Director, End Child Poverty, Arigatou International—Nairobi, met with the High Commissioner, H.E. Mr. Chulpathmendra Dahanayake, in a bid to enrich collaboration between Arigatou International—Nairobi
{zphotos::70} The major actors involved in violent extremism are vulnerable youth in unstable areas. This is especially the case in the Eastern Africa region. To this end, Arigatou International – Nairobi in collaboration with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and ICCO Cooperation facilitated a three day regional reflection forum with the theme “Deepening Cooperation in
“By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” – Mother Teresa
End Child Poverty participated at a World Bank Group – East African Civil Society Organizations dialogue session on June 23rd 2016. The meeting that gathered about 20 participants from Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the World Bank staff, took place at the World Bank Office in Nairobi, Kenya. End Child Poverty was represented
Last month, for the International Day of Peace, I wrote about how crucial it is that we build a world where every child can grow up free from violence, safe and sound. But war and armed conflict are not the only forms of violence destroying the precious lives of our children. In fact, it can
“Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation: End poverty in all its forms”
In all we do, End Child Poverty seeks to create a world free of child poverty by building partnerships and advocating for a world free of poverty.
“It is the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference” Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate 2004. Finally, it comes to this, the little things that each one of us can do to end child poverty. This last September, assembled at the United Nations in New York, the global community- in
Ending Child Poverty: A call to action (On the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October,2015) ________________________________________ “It is the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate 2004.
Evidence, Advocacy and Collaboration. End Child Poverty participated at the World Bank Group – United Nations co-sponsored event themed, Meeting the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty and Realize the SDGs on 24th September 2015. The public event highlighted the critical role of faith organizations, alongside other development partners, to help end extreme poverty and
Today, on the International Day of Peace, I would like to add my voice to the worldwide chorus of people longing for peace in these troubled times. I thank and honor all those who are facing today’s violence by speaking out for peace and working diligently to make it a reality. I call upon everyone
Today, on the International Day of Peace, I would like to add my voice to the worldwide chorus of people longing for peace in these troubled times. I thank and honor all those who are facing today’s violence by speaking out for peace and working diligently to make it a reality. I call upon everyone
All for Children sums up our hopes and dreams and the partnerships we seek to build. All that we do, we do for children… and we work at it with all of our heart, because children deserve nothing less. We believe that all people share in a universal calling to care for all the children
Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam is a distinguished international civil servant, development professional, public policy expert and human rights activist. Previously, he was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. He has extensive experience in international diplomacy, development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
Ms. Maria Lucia Uribe Torres is the Secretary General, Interfaith Council for Ethics Education and the Director, Arigatou International – Geneva. Maria Lucia provides strategic leadership, coordinates and manages the Ethics Education for Children – a global initiative of Arigatou International. In addition she develops partnerships and international engagement with UN agencies and other child-rights
17th October 2014, Moratuwa, Sri- Lanka Representatives from all Arigatou International’s Initiatives, selected faith–inspired groups, development organizations, civil society organizations, United Nations Agencies, Educators and multi-lateral organizations meeting in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka committed to engaging in more pragmatic action to end child poverty. This was emphasized in a pledge read out by their representatives during
17th October 2014, Sarvodaya, Colombo, Sri- Lanka “Poverty is not accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by actions of human beings.”(Nelson Mandela) In an age where 1.1 billion children face life without food, malnourished, with little access to shelter, health facilities and quality education – human progress is inconceivable.
The Ending Child Poverty Initiative co-hosted the African Faith Leaders’ Summit on the Post 2015 Development Agenda from 1st -2nd July 2014 in Kampala, Uganda. The Summit, under the umbrella of the African Faith Leaders Initiative whose theme was Enhancing Faith Communities’ engagement on the post 2015 Development Agenda was held at the Commonwealth Resort
Arigatou International’s Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty was formally launched at an event on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17th October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Arigatou International’s Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty was formally launched at an event on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17th October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Arigatou International is a non-profit organization which works to bring people from all walks of life together to build a better world for children. Arigatou International is “All for Children,” and draws on universal principles of common good to offer compelling new ways for people of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds to come together to address children’s issues.
Building a world free of child poverty by addressing both the human and structural root causes of poverty through theological
reflection and action, advocacy and knowledge-sharing, and grassroots action to assist children in poverty.
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