Arigatou International has launched the 2nd call for the Children’s Solutions Lab, inviting applications from the public throughout the month of March. In these applications, children’s groups (at least 4 children) around the world are invited to submit projects led by them that can propose context-sensitive and unique solutions to poverty affecting children in their […]
2nd Call of the Children’s Solutions Lab Launched Read More »
Dear Friends and Family, On behalf of Arigatou International’s – End Child Poverty, we would like to wish you a joyous holiday season filled with peace. As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, we sincerely appreciate your unwavering friendship, partnership, goodwill and support throughout the year. During these holidays, we turn our thoughts and
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“Elections is like water, it’s very fluid but we have an opportunity to shape the directions” It is within the view of this captivating statement by Anne Maua, a youth from Coastal Kenya that the ‘Youth for Peaceful Elections’ forum was shaped. The forum brought together 30 diverse young people from Kenya, aimed at reflecting
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Fred Nyabera, the Director of Arigatou International – End Child poverty has been elected to serve in the International Partnership on Religion and Development (PaRD) steering group for the period 2021 – 2023. He is among 6 individuals elected in the new steering group, drawn from Faint Based Organisations, Civil Society and Academia, representing various
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty Director Elected to the PaRD Steering Group Read More »
In Commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), the End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre in collaboration with the Sarvodaya movement held a day-long event with over 110 pupils, teachers and parents at Unagaswela Primary School, Karandeniya, Galle in Sri Lanka. Realizing that the school was located in a rural area with
Promoting Quality Education for Vulnerable Children in Sri Lanka Read More »
Isaiah, a boy from (Kiambu / Nairobi) spoke during a Children’s Online Safety awareness session organised by our partner in Kenya, Stepping Up Global. The event was held on 20th October 2021, as part of the “Together We Can End Child Poverty Worldwide” Campaign, and as a follow-up to the International Day for the Eradication
Promoting Children’s Awareness on Online Safety Read More »
Over 70 children aged 7 to 16 years drawn from Mathare, Nairobi, were treated to a day of fun and games during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 17th October 2021. Each with their talent, found a safe haven in a day-long children’s event organized by our partner, The Cry Of A
Empowering children to address child poverty through fun and games Read More »
As part of the activities of the International Day of Eradication of Poverty(IDEP) and the larger ‘Together we can End Child Poverty Campaign’; on 9th October, 2021; over 40 children, youth and adults from different faiths gathered at the physical hub of the The SDGs Academy for Children at the Jumuia Conference and Country Home,
THE SDGs ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN PRE-LAUNCH TOUR Read More »
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 –
Building Back Better with Young People Through SDG 8 Read More »
Through our annual End Child Poverty photo contest, we aim to tell visual stories of what individuals around the world are doing to address child poverty in their communities in specific ways. Furthermore, the photo contest creates a space for more people to take part in the ‘Together We Can End Child Poverty worldwide’ campaign.
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On 17th October 2021, the world will commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP). This year’s theme is: Building Forward Together – Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet. As with each year, at Arigatou International – End Child Poverty, this day is often an opportunity for us to promote awareness, build advocacy and take action to address child poverty. This is anchored on our broader ‘Together We Can End Child Poverty worldwide’ campaign.
Arigatou International in collaboration with members of the of the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty will host a virtual Civil Society Organization (CSO) ses…
Faith and Moral Agency in a World in Crisis Read More »
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
End Child Poverty Releases its 2020/2021 Annual Report Read More »
The World Day of Prayer and Action is observed on the Universal Children’s Day, 20 November, each year. On that day and within the month of November, End Child Poverty works closely with its sister initiative, Prayer and Action for Children, to plan and implement relevant campaign actions.
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In all we do, End Child Poverty seeks to create a world free of child poverty. We therefore organise, support and coordinate numerous campaign actions during the month of October and specifically on the 17 October, every year, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
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“Peace is built by human beings, and human beings are built from their hearts.” – Rev. Takeyasu Miyamoto, founder of Arigatou International The International Day of Peace is marked on 21 September, every year, all over the world. We use this date as an opportunity to remind the world that conflict affects children in the most
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The best interests of children must be included in the design and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and all other work to eradicate poverty. We therefore lead and support advocacy efforts focused on promoting the rights and needs of children. 1. Arigatou International joined the Global Coalition in Ending Child Poverty, 2015 2. End Child Poverty
Post 2015 Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals Read More »
“I would like to leave Youth In Action better than I came, I believe the Youth In Action team of 2021 can make the world a better place, I hope to contribute…
New Cohort of Youth In Action Inaugurated Read More »
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty in partnership with the Norwegian Church aid, through the Regional Peace Programme will host the Youth In Action forum…
Youth In Action forum – 2021 Read More »
Arigatou International-End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre has been supporting UNICEF-Sri Lanka and the Sarvodaya movement in preparing and disseminating Covid-19 safety messages around the country. The messages, mainly on nondiscrimination, prevention of stigma, violence against children and positive parenting have been disseminated in form of posters and social media messages to more than 30000 people
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Arigatou International—End Child Poverty in collaboration with Zanzibar Interfaith Centre (ZANZIC), Sudan Council of Churches (SCC), and Sudan Interreligious Council (SIRC) facilitated a learning and exposure visit from 12th -18th December 2020 in Zanzibar. This visit come under the Sudan Social Cohesion Initiative which is implemented by SCC and SIRC and supported by Arigatou International,
Learning to Coexist Read More »
Dear Friends, Arigatou International – End Child Poverty wishes you a joyous holiday season filled with peace. This year has been undeniably challenging. With the global Covid-19 pandemic, we cannot merely wish the world around us away, rather, we have to take view of the finish line, and creatively disrupt our lives in order to
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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.
Supporting child-led initiatives to end child poverty in Romania Read More »
Arigatou International, through its initiatives; End Child Poverty and Ethics Education for children has launched the Children’s Solutions Lab. This solutions lab is a meaningful space and a participatory process for children from different backgrounds to come together to understand, dialogue and take action towards ending child poverty through solutions focused on education.
The Children’s Solutions Lab – A child participation space towards ending child poverty Read More »
1 in 3 children is poor, compared with 1 in 6 adults. In almost every country of the world, more children live in multi-dimensional poverty, in relation to all other groups of society. Multidimensional poverty means deprivations across several facets of life, and not just income poverty. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) looks beyond income
1 in 3 Children in Poor: The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2020 Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, IDEP, 17th October 2020 provides opportunity for concerted efforts by and for people living in poverty, to act on ways to overcome it. It is a day dedicated for individual and collective action, by all communities. This year, IDEP carries the theme, “Acting Together To Achieve Social
Together We Can End Child Poverty: IDEP 2020 Call to Action Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is a day for awareness, activism, and advocacy actions against poverty, marked every year on 17th October. This year’s 2020 IDEP theme is, “Acting Together To Achieve Social And Environmental Justice For All”. Social and environmental justice ensures a world in which the rights and wellbeing
News on IDEP by End Child Poverty Read More »
Listening to children and young people, working with them and seeing what they have to say on what we have done or not done in matters building positive peace were the key fundamentals action points relayed to every participant in this year’s Coimbatore peace festival. Speaking in the first virtual version of the first festival
Shanti Ashram marks the 29 th Edition of the Coimbatore Peace Festival Read More »
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
Why Governments Need to “Build Back Better” with Faith Actors in Africa Read More »
A 9-year-old Kenyan boy has received a prestigious state commendation for building a unique hand-washing machine to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Stephen Wamukota was named by Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta as a recipient of the Uzalendo (patriotism award) award for his creative invention which had gone viral just days before the award.
Boy recognized in Kenya for efforts in the fight against Covid-19 Read More »
Interventions by the Youth In Action During COVID-19 With over 144702 confirmed cases and over 4149 deaths in Africa as of June 1; according to the World Heal Organization 9WHO) the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the Youth In Action grassroots initiatives that are geared towards promoting peace and sustainable development in communities. The youth however
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As of April 2020, Covid-19 had led at least 188 country-wide school closures, impacting more than 90% of the world’s student population. Following these mass closures, many children’s learning experiences began being reshaped by the sudden introduction of remote learning, including – where available – technology and virtual platforms as a substitute for the classroom
The Impact of Covid-19 on Children’s lives online Read More »
A career choice conversation with most teachers in Kenya ends up with them, regrettably saying they only became teachers after missing out on their desired careers. But that is not the case for Fahima Ali. Hers is a case of passion and desire to create the change she wants to see in society- passion and
Teacher beyond borders Read More »
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
REJADH – Generation Equality Read More »
In response to the global threat of violent extremism, the United Nations (UN) has adopted a comprehensive approach that involves aligning ongoing interventions with the goals of preventing violent extremism (PVE) while aspiring to use human rights-based approaches as opposed to the conventional hard-security counterterrorism responses. Unfortunately, there has been inadequate research on how the
Preventing Violent Extremism and Promoting Human Rights – the UN approach Read More »
Despite Tanzania’s efforts to end child violence, awareness on the prevention and strategies are generally inadequate. Violence against children has revealed the profound impact on core aspects of emotional, behavioral, and physical health as well as social development throughout life and mostly in education settings where child skills are developed. Nearly 3 in 10 girls
Violence against children in Tanzania – Does it affect child education? Read More »
First, is the conviction derived from my FAITH There is a strong consensus across our religious traditions about the inherent dignity of every person, including children. According to my faith tradition – Christianity, all human beings, children included…enjoy special status and dignity in creation. The basis of this claim is in the bible, in the
The Three Reasons Why I am Involved in Creating a Better World for Children Read More »
While these household surveys are a massive leap forward in terms of providing reliable monetary and multidimensional poverty estimates, they may underestimate the magnitude of child poverty. However, certain groups of children, often the poorest or those vulnerable to poverty and deprivation, may in fact be missed out by such surveys –or their poverty
Uncounted poor children in poverty measurement and monitoring: Who are they? Read More »
Arigatou International – End Child Poverty wishes you a joyous holiday season filled with peace. We wish to convey our appreciation and gratitude to all of you for the support you accorded to us within the year. Thank you for standing with us as we build a better world for children. May this holiday
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Child poverty can often be eradicated successfully if children get involved in implementing programs and activities aimed at ending that poverty. In commemorating the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), our partner, Apedej Turashoboye, a member of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) from Burundi organized a roundtable discussion with 60
Roundtable discussion on child poverty Read More »
It is often realistic, authentic and impactful towards action when children lead in speaking on child poverty. Further, this is often a form of empowerment towards children for they speak to the challenges they face and provide possible solutions.
Empowering children towards Eradication of Poverty Read More »
What stumbling blocks exist towards prevention and elimination of Gender Based Violence in your community? Can you come up with sustainable solutions towards mitigating these stumbling blocks and thereby eliminate Gender Based Violence (GBV)?
Youth identify and provide possible solutions to GBV in their communities Read More »
Arigatou International, in close collaboration with UNICEF, the former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children, the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and with the support of partners, the International Dialogue Center (KAICIID) and World Vision International, has launched the first ever global study on Faith and Children’s Rights to
This year (2019) marks 16 years since the adoption of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, famously known as the Maputo Protocol by the African Union in 2003 in Maputo, Mozambique. This formidable and landmark regional treaty is lauded as one of the
The Maputo Protocol – Myth or Reality? Read More »
Arigatou International — Nairobi together in partnership with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and Changemaker-Oslo, will host the African Children and Youth Network for Human Rights / Réseau des Enfants et Jeunes Africains pour les Droits Humains (REJADH), Action! Seminar from 14th – 18th November 2019, in Machakos County, Kenya.
Action! Seminar 2019 Read More »
In commemorating the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), our partner, UZ Mozaik from Bosnia and Herzegovina raised awareness on ending child poverty through showcasing literary works and fine arts done by some 80 elementary school children in a contest dubbed: My contribution to poverty reduction.
Fine Arts and Literary works contest to raise awareness on Ending Child Poverty Read More »
Addressing the challenges faced by children in poverty begins with accurate and consistent measurement of monetary child poverty. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 1.2.1 specifies the reporting of the proportion of the population living below the national poverty line, and this should be disaggregated by children. The SDG target is for countries to halve
Why is it important to focus and report on Child Poverty? Read More »
Many at times, efforts towards ending poverty has focused on the conventional economic and social approaches, but this is changing. At Arigatou International – End Child Poverty, we seek to not only end material poverty but also poverty of the heart and mind.
Character development Crucial to Ending Poverty of the heart and mind Read More »
“Together we can end child poverty worldwide,” this phrase carries weight more than just the words. Children suffer the largest burden of poverty[1]; that is in plain numbers, of the 1.3 billion people who are poor, 663 million are children and 428 million of them are under the age of 10. Despite this, at Arigatou
Together We Can End Child Poverty Worldwide – IDEP 2019 Read More »
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a comprehensive, internationally bonding treaty on the rights of children; adopted on 20th November 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly. This year (2019) marks the 30th anniversary since adoption of the CRC.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child Read More »
Gathered during the GNRC 5th forum in Panama, May 2017; faith leaders, government officials, UN agencies, international organizations and grassroots organizations came up with 10 commitments on ending violence against children as well as significant to ending child poverty.
Listening to Children – The 10 Commitments on Ending Violence Against Children Read More »
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 Co-Sponsors a side event at the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 17 October 2019, is an opportunity for advocacy, reflection and action against poverty.
What is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty? Read More »
Religious leaders remain undeniably one of the most sought out agents of social and policy change in our society. They have a long standing historic and widely spread presence in any society because they work with large groups of people from every strata of society. Alleviating poverty, especially poverty affecting children is one of those
Faith Leaders Crucial to Ending Child Poverty Read More »
A briefing note from UNICEF and World Bank[1] in 2018 reported that children are more than twice as likely as adults to be living in extreme poverty. In absolute numbers there are an estimated 385 million children living on less than US$1.90 a day. Children represent half of the global extreme poor while they only
Giving as a way to End Child Poverty Read More »
What is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP)? The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is a global day of awareness, advocacy and action against poverty, marked every year on 17 October. This year, IDEP takes the theme: Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2019 Read More »
International Days, established by the United Nations or other relevant bodies presents us with a perfect opportunity to engage intensified efforts towards eradication of child poverty. Such efforts go a long way in fulfilling our role in interfaith advocacy and lobbying.
5 Good Reasons to Celebrate IDEP Read More »
Poverty may have varied definitions and perspectives for different groups of people. Several children across the globe were asked to respond to the question: “What does it mean to be poor?” The following is a cross-section of their responses:
Poverty – From a Child’s Perspective Read More »
In every language, in every country, there is a word or phrase meaning ’Peace’ Paz. Ukuthula. Shalom. Paix. Amani. Heiwa. Salām. Śānti. Salaamata. Pace. Amahoro. Friede. Hépíng
Peace in Every Language Read More »
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is a global day of awareness, advocacy and action against poverty; marked every 17 October. This year, IDEP takes the theme: Acting Together to Empower Children, their Families and Communities to End Poverty. The theme is anchored on commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Convention
Ways You Can Be Part of IDEP 2019 Read More »
The second phase of the Nepal Poverty Solutions was inaugurated in Dang, the Western part of Nepal. The initiative is expected to reach to over 500 children in the region, through the 10 child ambassadors selected during the inauguration.
Phase Two of the Nepal Poverty Solutions Inaugurated Read More »
Creating awareness amongst today’s youngsters on the issue of sustainable development is not just a matter of teaching, it is about inspiring action.Education is central to development. It is the primary vehicle by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty, better understand and improve their health, create sustainable
Youth Education and The Sustainable Development Read More »
Arigatou International – Nairobi will be hosting the 4th Regional Youth Forum (Youth In Action) on Peace Building from 19th – 23rd August, in Aberdare (Nyeri), Kenya. The forum will bring together some 34 leaders (20 – 34 years); from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania; representing over 10 organizations.
Leadership for Change – 4th Regional Youth Forum on Peacebuilding Read More »
Extreme poverty is one of the most painful and distressing form of violence in the world. Child Poverty is a brutal and unforgiving reality we are facing in this era of progress and development.
“Who is a youth?” is probably the question on your mind at the moment. The United Nations, defines ‘Youth’, as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years, without prejudice to other definitions by Member States.
Youth, Peace and Security Read More »
Children bear the greatest burden of poverty, at least according to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report of 2019, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) earlier this month.
The African Children and Youth Network for Human Rights / Réseau des Enfants et Jeunes Africains pour les Droits Humains (REJADH) has been recognized for its contribution to the African Union’s strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
REJADH Gains Recognition in the African Union’s Gender Strategy Read More »
The theme of this year’s High-Level Political Forum – a UN platform where countries submit and discuss their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), is “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”, a theme closely linked with child poverty and Early Childhood Development (ECD). This Forum which will be held next month – July 2019, provides an
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Did you know that the World Bank has come up with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Atlas, which they have described as a visual guide to key trends and the issues that surround the SDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals Atlas Read More »
Youth leaders within the YouthInAction network together with those from the African Children and Youth Network for Human Rights/Réseau des Enfants et Jeunes Africains pour les Droits Humains (REJADH) have called for the need to promote and uphold children’s rights in commemoration this year’s Day of the African Child. Both the youths networks are part
A Unified Call to Protect and Uphold Children’s Rights Read More »
Gender Based Violence (GBV) at the family level and violence against girls and boys within the society is closely linked to child poverty. This violence perpetuates and exacerbates child poverty and factors that lead to child poverty, on one hand. On the other hand, there is a high prevalence of Gender Based Violence and violence
Gender Based Violence on Children – the Impact Read More »
Chloe Tomlinson, a teacher in the United Kingdom and in her opinion article in the Independent, she gives a view of the face of child poverty in the country. In her own words, she says, “As an inner city-teacher, I see the appalling reality of child poverty after 10 years of austerity”.
The reality of Child Poverty in the United Kingdom Read More »
The International Labor Day which is also called the May day is celebrated across the world on the 1st of May every year to promote and encourage human work. Decent work falls within the range of human rights and dignity, as such it is the right of individual citizens to get decent employment opportunities that
The Dignity of Human Beings to Work Read More »
Studies show that 1 in 4 children experience acute poverty, and nearly half of all children in Middle East experience moderate poverty. Children here experience multi-dimensional poverty including deprivations in housing, water, sanitation, nutrition, health education and information.
A Future without Violence Against Children in the Middle East Read More »
The World Data Lab in its latest findings suggest that Kenya is projected to End Extreme Poverty by 2030. The data shows that the share of abjectly poor Kenyans will drop from nearly 21 percent to 4.3 percent in 2030.
Kenya on track to beat Extreme Poverty by 2030 Read More »
Violence against children remains rife in our communities. From domestic violence, to violence in schools, violence in places of worship and even violence among children themselves often affect children’s emotions and mental growth. Worse even, such acts of violence push children to live in poverty.
Building Resilience in Children Read More »
A new report showing how climate change and related disasters contribute to child poverty by limiting their wellbeing and life choices has been releaseds. The report was released by the Overseas Development Institute, (ODI), a member of the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty earlier this month (March) and features case studies from India and Kenya.
Relationship between Climate Change, Disasters and Child Poverty Read More »
Poverty among children is disturbing in its effects and presents one of the most urgent challenges for our society today. In the recent years though, the number of people living in poverty; including children has reduced. The World Bank finds that the percentage of people living in extreme poverty globally fell to a new low
What Does Child Poverty Look like today? Read More »
The World bank has reported that fewer people are living in extreme poverty around the world, but the decline in poverty rates has slowed, raising concerns about achieving the goal of ending poverty by 2030 and pointing to the need for increased pro-poor investments.
Decline of Global Extreme Poverty Continues but has slowed: The World Bank Reports Read More »
The World Interfaith Harmony Week, commemorated every first week of February, offers faith communities special time to reflect, dialogue and take action towards advancing wellbeing in our societies. Interfaith Harmony is built on the evidence that different faith communities hold in common good values of love, unity and peace.
Commitment to End Violence Against Children – Faith Communities in Action Read More »
This February, we join thousands across the globe in commemorating the World Interfaith Harmony Week, from 1 – 7 February 2019. The Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform for interfaith groups and people of goodwill to come together, dialogue and act for the wellbeing of our societies. Such dialogue is often premised by the principle
How Interfaith Harmony Promotes Children’s Wellbeing Read More »
There is adequate evidence that education can provide a way out of poverty for economically disadvantaged children. In the words of Nelson Mandela; Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become
Education – A driving force out of Poverty Read More »
When we arrived in the informal settlement of Methotamulla in Sri Lanka, we found Fathima Silmiya, a 16 year old girl preparing for her grade 11 exams. But Silmiya knows too well the uncertainty that lies ahead of her. “When it rains, our home gets flooded, my books are damaged and the environment stinks. This
Temporary Education Centre a ray of hope for Children in Methotamulla, Sri Lanka Read More »
Have you ever imagined having a family of 159 children? Well, it sounds unbelievable but Rev. Kenneth Wachianga is one man with such a family. But wait, these are not his biological children, they are either abandoned, orphaned and underprivileged. Perturbed by how the church (in his community) was doing little to help the children
“My Vision is to see Every Child Live Good” Read More »
A society that promotes peace, a society that respects every religion, a society that respects the dignity of every human being is what the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement stands for, as borrowed from the Gandhian Philosophy. It is the promotion of these values that dominated most sentiments during the Sarvodaya 60th anniversary celebration in Colombo Sri
Sarvodaya marks 60th Anniversary Read More »
Arigatou International – Nairobi (End Child Poverty and the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in partnership with Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement will have a Southeast Regional meeting from 7 – 10 December 2018 in Sri Lanka. This meeting brings together between 15 – 20 GNRC members and partners from South East Asian countries with
Arigatou International – Nairobi organises the Southeast Asia Regional meeting Read More »
Every year since 1991 the campaign for advocacy to end violence against women runs from 25 November to 10 December (16 days). This explain why it is commonly called the 16 days activism. As we prepare for this year’s 16 days of activism to end GBV, it is imperative for us to contemplate the social,
Economic cost of Gender Based Violence to the family and community Read More »
Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights and leads to many immediate and long-term consequences, affecting their physical and mental wellbeing, and even sometimes resulting in death (UN Women, n.d.). Violence not only has detrimental consequence for women but also has adverse effects on their families, society and the country.
Hegemonic Masculinity and Violence Against Women Read More »
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
Arigatou International Commit to Securing Online Child Dignity Read More »
Recently, the World commemorated the Day of Children. The same day (20 November) marks the Day of Prayer and Action (DPAC) for children, a day when faith communities come together to pray and take action for the wellbeing of children. Being true to this, Arigatou International – Nairobi would come together with about 56 children
Numerous advances have been made worldwide in a bid to improve gender equality and to address issues related to Gender Based Violence. In many countries in the world, however, Gender Based Violence continues to thrive either because of conflict or cultural systems that empower one gender at the detriment of the other. Despite the advances
Exploring the Nexus Between Gender Based Violence and Child Poverty Read More »
Rev. Adam Russell Taylor received the ‘Spirit of the UN’ Award for his work as the Lead for the Faith-Based Initiative at the World Bank Group on 23 October 2018.
Rev. Adam Russell Taylor’s Acceptance Speech after receiving ‘Spirit of the UN’ Award Read More »
According to recent data from the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA, 2018), in Argentina, child poverty increased to 62.5%; there are 8 million children deprived of basic human rights, 7 out of 10 children and adolescents are poor and 3 out of 10 live in a situation of extreme poverty. Moreover, child labor affects one
Children in Argentina advocate for their rights in commemoration of IDEP Read More »
Three hundred (300) people including; children, parents, youth, professionals and religious leaders gathered for consultative meetings and a focus group discussion in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 17 October 2018.
Lack of Peace, a major cause of Child Poverty in Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) Read More »
Aware of the crucial role of the media in promoting strategies towards poverty eradication, Search For Justice; a member of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Pakistan organized a media briefing in commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2018.
The Media – A Crucial Tool to Ending Child Poverty Read More »
More often, the world discusses about shaping the future but it forgets about two crucial factors: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the youth.
The Power of Youth – Focus on the Sustainable Development Goals Read More »
Aimed at providing a platform to ‘Listen to Children,’ Arigatou International – End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre in collaboration with the Sarvodaya movement in Sri – Lanka provided a platform for creative performances by children related to the challenges they face in their community such as child labour and corporal punishment. The performances included dancing,
Pre – School teachers Training on Early Childhood Development. In Sri Lanka Read More »
What would I do to fight poverty in my community? This was the overarching question in the minds of each of the 30 secondary school students who attended a workshop at a secondary school in Montenegro.
‘How I would Fight Poverty’ – School Children in Montenegro Read More »
The Parliament of World Religions is the largest global interfaith event bringing together thousands of people of faith to address common issues. This year they are expecting around 10,000 people from 80 countries, under the topic of The Promise of Inclusion, the Power of Love: Pursuing Global Understanding, Reconciliation, and Change.
In commemorating the International Day for Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), Arigatou International – End Child Poverty in collaboration with UŽ Mozaik, a member of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Bosnia and Herzegovinia conducted workshops between 17 and 29 October 2018.
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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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