“We can draw strength from youth and from their common commitment to the well–being of all.” This is the underlying principle in the oncoming Coimbatore Peace Festival under the theme: ‘Stand up for Peace.’ The Festival is set to take place on 9th August 2018 in Sarojini Nataraj Auditorium, Kikani Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore, India […]
Coimbatore Peace Festival 2018 – A platform for Peace Building Read More »
A project plan by the African Youth and Children Network for Human Rights (REJADH – French acronym) from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) dubbed, ‘A student a tree’, has been selected for implementation as part of the World Banks’s global Ideas4Action program which was launched in January 2018.
REJADH Youth set to Implement the ‘A student a tree’ Project in DRC Read More »
For decades, countries from all corners of the world have grappled with issues facing what is undeniably one of the most vulnerable group of people on this planet-the youth. According to a recent survey by Population Reference Bureau, the population of the youth – people aged between 15 and 24 – stands at about 1.2
Youth, Employment and Skills, Have they Evolved? Read More »
Youth from Arigatou International’s global community participated in the 11th Edition of the GenFest, held in Manila, Philippines, 6th – 8th July 2018. Led by Mr. Vijayaragavan Gopal from Shanti Ashram, India, the team used this opportunity to present the unique ‘India Poverty Solutions’ initiative, as a youth-led innovation towards ending child poverty.
Save the Children today launched its seminal report, “Still Left Behind” which tracks the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their outcomes for children. Coinciding with the ongoing United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the report underscores the need for countries and international agencies to take urgent steps to implement the SDG pledge
Sustainable Development Goals represent a worldwide commitment to ending poverty, protecting the environment and promoting peace and prosperity. Progress on many of the goals including good health and wellbeing, gender equality and reduced inequalities could be achieved by ending Gender Based Violence (GBV). When women and girls are able to live healthy, safe lives free
Empowering girls against Gender Based Violence through Education. Read More »
The first consortium seminar for the Strengthening Families to Nurture Values and Spirituality in Early Childhood; working together with faith communities, took place from 2 to 4 July 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland hosted by Arigatou International’s – Ethics Education initiative.
Creating Safe Spaces for Children; The role of Religious Leaders. Read More »
Supporting children in planning and implementation of peace and development processes, listening to their concerns and ideas of a prosperous world, and including them in development processes, is what characterized the Day of the African Child (DAC) 2018 celebrations in GNRC–Tanzania and REJADH in Somalia. Under the theme, “Leave No Child Behind for Africa’s Development,”
On the 2 – 4 July 2018, at Club Suisse de la Presse Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, Arigatou International’s initiative, Ethics Education for Children will be hosting a Seminar organized by the newly formed consortium Nurturing Spirituality in Early Childhood for the Prevention of Violence, formed by civil society, faith-based, and multilateral
The Day of the African Child 2018 will be commemorated on the theme “Leave No Child Behind for Africa’s Development.”
Children in Africa are highly affected by unstable economies, extreme violence and injustices which render them poor, yet they form a bulk of the population in the continent. Such acts of violence and injustices deny them the basic rights of education, nutrition, healthcare and even shelter. The World Bank Group and UNICEF in 2016 reported
“I believe when someone is educated, they have the right and ability to stand against any form of injustice”, says Benazir Yusuf Mohamed, one of the winners of the 2018 World Bank #Blog4Dev contest from Kenya.
What will it take to End Gender Based Violence in Your Country? Read More »
I CAN Malaysia, a member of the GNRC and a partner of the Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty (End Child Poverty), organized a three-day intensive workshop from 6th – 8th April 2018, at the International Islamic University in Malaysia, to address the burgeoning levels of poverty that lead to unemployment and increased violence against
Ending Child Poverty by Empowering Women Care-givers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Read More »
Poverty levels are also closely linked to gender disparities in education. A comparison of male and female out-of-school rates shows that in low-income countries females are more likely to be out of school than males, while the opposite can be observed in high-income countries. The countries with the highest out-of-school rates also tend to be among the
Arigatou International—Nairobi (AI—N) in partnership with the First Children’s Embassy in the World – MEGJASHI (FCEWM), organised a Balkans regional meeting in Skopje, Macedonia, on the 26th February 2018 – 1st March 2018. The meeting was convened by Arigatou International Initiatives, the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and Interfaith Initiative to End Child
Global Network of Religions for Children Balkans Regional Meeting Read More »
As part of End Child Poverty’s Right to Education and Strengthening of the Women Care Givers programmes and our resolve to end all violence against children, End Child Poverty partnered with ICAN to support a community learning center that provides education and social skills to the Rohngya refugee children in Kuala Lumpur.
DPAC Actions Held During the At Regional Youth Leaders Forum on Peace Building Sagana, Kenya. 15th – 22nd November 2017
Commemoration of the Day of Prayer and Action for Children Read More »
The forum involved 39 youth from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda, representing various organisations and networks, including the GNRC.
GNRC Tanzania organized a Leadership Mentoring Forum on the 29th November 2017, where 43 youth leaders and 9 experts came together to discuss about the role of youth leaders in protecting children from violent extremism, Gang Violence, and Organized Crime. The youth leaders who attended the forum represent 126 youth who received leadership and entrepreneurship training
On the International Day of the Girl Child, we know that one in three girls in developing countries — aside from China — get married before they turn 18.
Is poverty absolute or relative? When we think of (one-dimensional) income poverty, should we define the threshold that separates the poor from the non-poor as the cost of purchasing a fixed basket of goods and services that allows people to meet their basic needs? Or should we instead think of it as relative deprivation: as
My name is John*. I am 11 years old and I have two sisters and two brothers. I am the first born in my family and we live with my wonderful mother in Huruma slums. My father lives with his other family though he visits us at times. We like it when he visits because
Transforming the Hearts and Minds of Children to End Child Poverty Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is a global awareness event celebrated every year on 17 October. It is an opportunity for reflection, advocacy and action to end child poverty and all other forms of poverty. This year’s IDEP theme is: “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path
Advocacy statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Read More »
Religious leaders play an important role in communities and they are well positioned to support families to adapt to parenting skills that enrich the health and development of the child, not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. Through Religious contexts, the religious leaders are able to promote good ethics, values, and strengthen community bonds
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Violence results not only in poverty but also creates more violence. This vicious circle of violence and impunity transforms many vulnerable groups into agents that replicate abuse and mistreatment from one generation to another, thereby causing unemployment, economic downturns and instability. Violence has a devastating impact on a poor person’s struggle from poverty, seriously undermines
In today’s world, technology has become an essential tool to access knowledge, to perform efficiently, and for development. Many children/students use the internet to obtain knowledge, to be aware of global activities,news, and for educational purposes. Although the internet poses many risks and threats to children, it is impossible to prevent them from using the
World leaders are setting out a roadmap for human progress over the next 15 years. Known as the Sustainable Development Goals, these new global targets will drive investment and action in virtually every country on earth, touching millions of lives. That is why it is vital that every child, girls and boys alike, is included
“Protecting Children at Risk within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals” Read More »
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY (IDEP) – 17 OCTOBER 2017 The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is a global awareness event celebrated every year on 17 October. It is an opportunity for reflection, advocacy and action to end child poverty and all other forms of poverty. This 2017 IDEP theme
#EndChildPoverty Campaign – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2017 Read More »
A panel discussion on Gender and Religion took place with Rev. Fred Nyabera moderating the session.
Religious institutions are uniquely placed in society to play a decisive role in the prevention and elimination of the different forms of violence against women and children. These institutions possess the moral authority, responsibility and capacity to minister to the needs of those who have been abused, deal with the perpetrators as well as help
The High-level Political Forum (HLPF) faces three inter-related tasks for its annual session. As the central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development it must:
Ending Child Poverty and SDG Interaction for the Best Interest of the Child Read More »
A four-day youth seminar dubbed ACTION, took place in Naivasha – Kenya from 19th to 22nd of June 2017. The seminar was a joint initiative by Arigatou International – Nairobi, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and Changemaker, with technical support from Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre. The event gathered 26 REJADH (African Children and Youth
“We can and we must end sexual violence!” said youth leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mali, South Sudan, Somalia, and Burundi during the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
First of all, on behalf of Arigatou International and as Convener of the GNRC, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions not only of all Forum participants, but also of many other supporters of Arigatou International, to the success of the GNRC 5th Forum held in Panama in May 2017.
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 President of Arigatou International, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, once stated that extreme poverty is the most extensive form of violence in the world; and it claims an enormous number of lives worldwide and leaves the survivors with unbearable and endemic suffering. Estimates of 1 billion children across the world live in poverty today; that is
Our Commitment to Ending Child Poverty: An Interfaith Guide to End Child Poverty Read More »
As I was listening to Rev. Nyabera, Rev. Taylor, Prof. Quatrucci and Mr. Morgan, two perspectives came into my mind through the wisdom shared by Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa. Upon integrating these 2 compassionate minds, I’ve come to a realization as Gandhi said that Poverty indeed, is the worst form of violence… And why is
My take on the link between Child Poverty and Violence Against Children. Read More »
“Religious people have often failed to put into practice the deepest insights of their own religious traditions into the dignity of the child” – Rev. Takeyasu Miyamoto, Founding President of Arigatou Foundation, May 10 2002, UN General Assembly.
Inspire. Act. Change. – An Interfaith Guide to End Child Poverty Read More »
ISSUED 14th May 2017 – PANAMA CITY, PANAMA; NAIROBI, KENYA; SANTIAGO; CHILE; TOKYO, JAPAN; Five hundred faith leaders from 70 countries, joined by representatives of governments, the United Nations, and international and grassroots organizations, have made a solemn commitment to greater effort and cooperation in the cause of ending violence against children. The leaders met
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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,
Arigatou International Nairobi in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid and Change Makers Oslo, Norway is facilitating a 3 day country program in Bukavu and Goma for 40 young leaders (20 in Bukavu and 20 in Goma) on Advocacy.
Youth Advocacy Training on Gender Based Violence in Democratic Republic Of Congo Read More »
A world in which no child grows up in poverty and every child can fulfil their potential would be a different world indeed. This is why the Global Coalition sees ending child poverty as a defining challenge of human progress.
“Poverty is the worst form of violence”. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Extreme poverty is one of the most extensive forms of violence in the world. And Child Poverty is perhaps the most brutal and unforgiving form of all poverty.
The Nexus Between Child Poverty and Violence Against Children Read More »
The recently launched United Nations World Youth Report, Youth Civic Engagement, highlights that, by engaging in civic activities, young people can help create the types of communities that are needed for positive youth development.
The International conference “Putting Children First – Identifying solutions and taking action to tackle poverty and inequality in Africa”, will be held on October 23-25, 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event will be co-hosted by Equity for Children partners, the Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) and the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty
International Research Conference on ; Putting Children First Read More »
Recent studies indicated an appalling 47 million adolescents within India are out of school, and majority of those within the rural area having very low capacity levels in basic reading, writing and mathematical skills; thus leading to higher chances of social, economic and political exploitation.
Shanti Ashram Makes Learning Easier with Launch of New Learning Hub Read More »
Its a story about the stunning milestones made by the poorest people in the world over the last 25 years. This incredible progress has been made possible not only by the generosity of Warren and other philanthropists, the charitable giving of individuals across the world, and the efforts of the poor on their own behalf—but
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.
Strengthening Partnerships to Address Child Poverty and Violence Against Children Read More »
Launched in 2004, the Winter Youth Assembly takes place at the United Nations Headquarters twice a year and gathers the brightest and most active young leaders from across the globe to tackle our world’s greatest challenges.
Violent extremism is perhaps the greatest challenge for humankind in our time. Its unpredictable nature and facelessness makes it very challenging to confront. Recruitment and radicalization into violent extremism have mainly affected youth and children because of the unique vulnerabilities they possess. The lived realities of young people in contexts of violent conflicts are much
Understanding Youth and Violent Extremism in the Horn of Africa Read More »
Gender Based Violence remains a major issue all around the world exacerbated in conflict and post-conflict settings where sexual violence is used as a weapon of war and where banalised violence encourages the perpetration of GBV within all components of the society, including homes, schools, workplace, etc.
My take on Gender Based Violence, Solene Brabant Read More »
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
The Global Coalition to End Child Poverty is organizing an interactive session/workshop, and some capacity-building activities under the theme, Realizing The 2030 Agenda: Youth In Action.
“They use religion to justify their terror activities, deliberately use terrorism to cause religious conflict and increase targeting members of the ‘religious other’.”
The Role of Youths in Countering Violent Extremism Read More »
Surely there has to be another way to deal with divisions and conflict between nations without going to war and killing thousands of innocent children and people?
Rejadh, a regional network of children and youth above the age of 15 years from Mali, Somalia, DRC, Burundi and South Sudan was created after the Addis Ababa Youth Advocacy Training in October 2016. It is a network that will develop and implement a campaign “The Myth of Maputo” as part of the Regional Advocacy Strategy
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The impact of Gender Based Violence on children lasts well into their adult life. Beyond the direct and short-term consequences of Gender Based Violence, children who grow up in families where there is violence or the children witness violence are more likely to have emotional and behavioural problems.
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The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children is celebrated on Universal Children’s Day (20 November) by bringing together secular and faith-based organizations to work to end violence against children. Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations in 1954, also commemorates the 1989 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
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At the end of the 1990s myself and another Baha’i friend travelled to the South American country Guyana to explore an innovative literacy approach called ‘On the Wings of Words’ that proved to be successful in equipping young people with basic literacy capacity and beyond. Here is the advantage of being an international community: our
On the 16th and 17th November 2016, the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty held its third face-to-face meeting at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) – University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
Venue:The Institute of Development Studies, UK. 18/11/2016 – 09:00 to 17:00 The Impact Initiative is hosting the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty’s research day. This event will bring together research on child poverty from around the world (including from ESRC/DFID grantees). It will follow a two-day meeting of the Global Coalition to End Child
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The Role of Education and the Contribution of Faith Communities, Part I. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is a personal routine that whenever I travel out of the capital city Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) I make a point of visiting the Baha’i friends and enjoying listening to their personal and communal spiritual journeys. This past month I
Amani village of hope founded by Rev. Wachianga, has continued to achieve milestones
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty at Amani Village of Hope Read More »
During the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Global Network of Religions for Children in Romania held a two part project,on the 17 October 2016.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Activities, In Romania Read More »
In almost every country worldwide, children are more likely than adults to be living in poverty.* This wide-spread child poverty is multidimensional in its causes and its consequences for children, their families and the larger society.
The Global Coalition to End Child Poverty launches its new website today, to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, IDEP, 17 October 2016. The Global Coalition is a worldwide initiative that raises awareness about children living in poverty across the world and supports global and national action to alleviate child poverty. As
The Global Coalition to End Child Poverty launches new website Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty marked on the 17 October recognizes that poverty results not from the lack of just one thing but from many different interrelated factors that affect the lives of people living in poverty.
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International Day for the End of Poverty (IDEP) promotes awareness on the need to eradicate poverty worldwide; it is a day of reflection, advocacy and action against poverty. This year, IDEP shall be commemorated on Monday, 17 October 2016. This year’s theme: presents a unique opportunity for Arigatou International, End Child Poverty and many others
Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation Read More »
End Child Poverty is facilitating advocacy skills training for 60 youth from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and South Sudan, from 3rd – 7th October 2016 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Youth have the capacity to positively influence their society and participate in decision making related to preventing violence against children, reducing Gender Based Violence
Youth Advocacy Training on Gender Based Violence in Addis Ababa, 2nd – 7th October Read More »
Arigatou International’s, End Child Poverty initiative Director Rev. Fred Nyabera,on Thursday, September 22, attended the 2nd Convening of the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty by Faith Based groups working at the United Nations Social Justice Commission Auditorium, in New York and realized the Sustainable Development Goals. Moral Imperative began in February 2015 when a
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This year’s Peace Day theme, “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace”, resonates closely with the work of Arigatou International’s End Child Poverty initiative.
Children need actionable commitments from all stakeholders especially government. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides hope and a promising start since there are clear indicators under goals 5 and 16. However, it is crucial not only to support, but hold accountable countries to translate these commitments into concrete actions at national and sub-national level.
As a man of faith working for a faith-based child focused development organisation, I was invited to participate in a conference this summer, to find solutions to end poverty and violence against children.
The Regional Youth Forum on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) marked its second day with fifty-five (55) youth participants, practitioners and faith leaders from Uganda, Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Religious Leaders, children and the represenatives of youth organizations from the Balkan countries committed to take action towards ending child poverty and violence against children in the region.
We Can End Child Poverty and Violence Against Children, Sombor – Serbia Read More »
Arigatou International’s Interfaith Initiative to End Child Poverty (End Child Poverty) and The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in collaboration with the Somborski Edukativni Centar (SEC) co-hosted a Round Table at the Sombor Municipal Hall, Serbia on 28th July 2016.
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
On June 16th every year, governments, NGOs, International Organisations and other stakeholders gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the full realization of the rights of children in Africa.
Water is as essential to poverty alleviation and livelihoods, as it is to human dignity and health. Today, almost half of the world’s workers – 1.5 Billion people – work in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. How many of these workers are recognized
Beyond Zero Campaign held a Half Marathon this past weekend, spearheaded by the First Lady of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta, with the aim of raising funds to support zero preventable child deaths, zero maternal deaths and zero new HIV infections. The marathon brought together members of the public, media houses, philanthropists, civil society and the international
End Child Poverty took part in the high-impact Alternative Mining Indaba Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8th-11th February 2016. Its overarching theme, “Making Natural Resources Work for the People: Leave No One Behind”, was based on the premise of forging constructive dialogue between communities, government and business investors in the mining and extractives
Success at The Alternative Mining Indaba Conference. Read More »
Arigatou International joined over 50 global organisations and religious leaders in expressing formal support for the process to end extreme poverty by 2030, led by the World Bank Group’s 188 member countries. Through the joint statement, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Moral and Spiritual Imperative, Arigatou International’s President, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, made a commitment to end
Arigatou International Endorses the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty Read More »
“Poverty does not only exacerbate violence, but violence can also perpetuate poverty.” End Child Poverty participated in the interactive Forum on Religious Ideals and Responsibility of Leadership to End Violence Against Children, to mark the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children on 17 November. The event that was hosted by Arigatou International, New
As a proud father of a five and three-year-old sons, the recently endorsed and soon to be launched Sustainable Development Goals take on an even deeper meaning and urgency. My sons will be coming of age just as the promise of these new goals will either be realized or broken. When I walk through the
The GNRC members in Brazil, during their meeting to reconstitute the National Committee of the GNRC, discussed the four initiatives of Arigatou International, including End Child Poverty.
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.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: 17th October 2015 Read More »
“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
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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.
End Child Poverty participated at the Ending All Conflicts in Africa: No Peace, No Development Side Event convened by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Baha’i International Community Addis Ababa Office (BIC-AAO) on 25th September 2015. The meeting centred discussion on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 goal of eliminating all conflicts
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
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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
Message from Rev. Keishi Miyamoto on the International Day of Peace September 21, 2015 Read More »
Africa’s faith communities and their faith leaders have been involved in the process shaping the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and the Financing for Development (FfD) framework, as key actors in Africa’s development. In a previous interfaith meeting held in Nairobi, in May 2015, the initiative issued a statement ‘Unlocking Africa’s Resourcefulness’ and affirmed the African
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Scotland is to become one of the first countries in the world to sign up to a new international action planaimed at tackling poverty and inequality and promoting sustainable development. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the country will adopt the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which outline a number of high-level
End Child Poverty participated in the ACT Alliance Training on Development Effectiveness, from 17th to 19th July 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The training centered on the eight Istanbul Principles which comprise; the international framework for Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Development Effectiveness, their relevance and examples of concrete application and the challenges toward their implementation, as
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An Interfaith Side Event took place during the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 14th July 2015. This UN-led conference brought together government delegates, senior religious leaders, faith-inspired and faith-based organizations, as well as members from the civil society and numerous stakeholders to negotiate an agreement that would
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End Child Poverty has partnered with Hands of Grace in sponsoring fifteen war-affected and orphaned children in South Sudan. This project is driven by the realization that in poor and conflict-ridden countries like South Sudan, education is not accessible to majority of children despite being a vital tool for development.
End Child Poverty Sponsorship Programme in South Sudan Read More »
End Child Poverty, collaborated with the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Association for Women in Interreligious Dialogue for Family and Society (MOZAIK) and organised a one-day dialogue event, which took place on 3rd June 2015 in the capital, Sarajevo.
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The first pilot workshop for the use of the End Child Poverty multi-faith guide was conducted in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 4th June 2015. The workshop brought together thirty participants from the Balkan countries – Moldova, Montenegro, Croatia, Romana, Serbia, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event was co-hosted by the Global Network of
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End Child Poverty partnered with the Umbrella of South Sudan Women Association in Kenya (USSWAK) in commissioning 42 children from each of the 10 states of South Sudan who reside in Kenya as Peace Ambassadors.
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