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The SDGs Academy for Children champions have been a valued component and addition to the Africa Children Summit, right from the inaugural summit in Nairobi, April 2023, to the processes leading to the upcoming 2nd summit in Johannesburg. During a 2-day Kenya presummit held in Nairobi, 13 champions from the Academy were meaningfully engaged in […]

A key highlight of the buzz of activities within the SDGs Academy space at the GNRC Sixth Forum was intergenerational dialogue sessions involving over 20 children and adults. Pertinent among those sessions was with Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Special Representative on Violence against Children and one with Kul Gautam, former Deputy Executive

Strategically placed, well branded and fully equipped was the ‘nomad’ SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Academy for Children space at the GNRC Sixth forum in Abu Dhabi, between 19-21 November 20024. Colorfully branded with child-friendly materials related to the SDGs, the Academy space was a cutting-edge exhibition space showcasing innovative ideas, immersive displays, and groundbreaking technologies,

In pursuit to solidify and create more impact towards promoting social cohesion, the Youth in Action network from South Sudan hosted a 3-day advocacy training workshop for over 20 young people and faith actors in juba, South Sudan. Arigatou International – End Child Poverty, Norwegian Church Aid – Regional Peace Programme and the South Sudan

At End Child Poverty, our commitment to transforming lives is unwavering. This is demonstrated through our work anchored on investing in children. Tackling child poverty is an investment in human potential, promoting child rights and well-being while addressing the needs of fast-changing societies. The End Child Poverty 2023/2024 annual report is a testament that transforming

“Education plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs by promoting gender equality, reducing poverty and conserving the environment” This comment from Franciscah, one of the child ambassadors and member of the SDGs Academy for children set the tone of our conversation for the Day of the African Child commemorations, in line with its theme

Creating a better world for children is conserving the environment and ecosystems around us so that they inherit a safe and clean world. While we need to conserve the environment for future generations, it’s imperative to involve them (children) in conservation efforts to enable them to understand the need to and how to keep our

Arigatou International recognizes and values meaningful children’s participation and engagement in both actions and discourses aimed at creating a better and sustainable world for all. It is this strong belief that shaped Arigatou International’s Workshop at the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi on 9 May 2024. The Workshop, held in collaboration with the

The SDGs Academy for Children ‘Pioneer hub’ hosted its first residential learning camp for 2024. The camp brought together 13 children at the hub in Limuru, Kenya. The two- and half-day camp focused on a step-by-step discussion, brainstorming and learning about designing a sustainable community mindful of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In two groups,

A three-day residential training programme for 14 children drawn from Across Sri Lanka aimed to equip children with the right knowledge and guide them on practical skills to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Between 23rd – 25th February 2024, the children convened at Arigatou International’s SDGs Academy for Children, Model Classroom in Colombo, Sri

Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, a member of the GNRC and partner of Arigatou International at large celebrated its 65th anniversary on 7 December 2023, since its establishment in 1958 in Sri Lanka. The movement, which originated in Sri Lanka, has been at the forefront of promoting social equality and community development. The 65th commemorations were held

‘Speak Up For Children’ was our clarion call within the reporting year. Aware of the multiple crises in the world today; with children often bearing the greatest brunt of these crises, we sought to demonstrate the need for each of us to play a role in advocating for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of our

The SDGs Academy for Children by Arigatou International ‘Pioneer Hub’ in Kenya hosted partners (also members of the GNRC) from Sombor, Serbia for a learning, reflection, benchmarking, and training session on the model of the Academy, with the goal to establish a 3rd physical space of the Academy  in Serbia soon, in collaboration with the

With seven and half years left to the achievement of what is arguably one of the world’s most ambitious vision – the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030 in general; there is growing urgent need for multistakeholder collaboration if the SDGs are to be achieved by the set timeline – 2030. At the centre

The Africa Children Climate Summit Amplifies Young Voices in the Fight Against Climate Change As preparations for the highly anticipated Africa Climate Summit (ACS) were in full swing, it became increasingly evident that involving children in the discourse on climate change was imperative. While their participation in the ACS was a welcomed step, it was

Children from a school in Wattala, Sri Lanka organized and supported an arts camp for 27 children at the Meethotamulla Children empowerment centre on 12 August 2023. The camp involved children painting and illustrating on boards and papers using different colours. Through the illustrations and drawings, the children were able to portray various messages and

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

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

The inaugural Africa Children Summit was not just an ‘attend and go’ summit. It was a platform for children and partnering organization to showcase their work, creativity, and solutions towards creating a better world for children. With the budding SDGs Academy for Children, Arigatou International could ill-afford to miss this opportunity to promote it’s through

Have you ever attended a forum, session, workshop, or conversation where children are in charge? Chances are, you have not experienced this often or even at all. The inaugural Africa Children Summit, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 10th – 12th April, was such unique space entirely designed for and by children to be

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are central to accelerating achievement of United Nations Agenda 2030 and particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  The UN recognizes technology as a cross-cutting ‘means of implementation,’ underpinning the achievement of every goal. Recognizing the centrality of STEM, the Arigatou International SDGs Academy for Children in partnership with the Kenya Flying

Every year, the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (March 8) to recognise the achievements and contribution of women towards creating a better world. Today, the world is faced with a multiplicity of crises, and this only calls for inclusive approaches towards addressing these crises, including child poverty. Recognising the vital role they play in

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

The End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre, joined hands with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in planting trees to commemorate  ECP@10 (10th anniversary of Arigatou International – End Child Poverty). The Knowledge Center visited two schools in Galle District where they planted hundreds of trees  and distributed tree seedlings among children, parents, teachers and staff and members

“The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is reminder that a lot of work is still to be done to eradicate poverty.” – Betsy, child from Cameroon, GNRC Cameroon. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 17th October 2022, was observed globally with the theme, “Dignity for All in Practice: The Commitments

Arigatou International launched the 2nd physical space of the SDGs Academy for children in Sri Lanka on 17th October 2022, during commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP). The space, dubbed Model classroom is hosted within the Sarvodaya Shramadana movement headquarters in Sri Lanka and is managed by the End Child

The finalists of the 2022 Children’s Solutions Lab were unveiled on Friday, 29 July 2022 in a virtual session with the children and their accompanying adults. The finalist groups were: “Home of the Sun” from Armenia, “Turma do Passaporte para a Vida” from Brazil, “My Rights, My Future” from Ghana, “The Inspired Children’s Club” from

  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