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2nd Call of the Children’s Solutions Lab Launched

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 […]

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Seasons greetings 2021

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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Arigatou International – End Child Poverty Director Elected to the PaRD Steering Group

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

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Promoting Quality Education for Vulnerable Children in Sri Lanka

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

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Statement by the Director End Child Poverty on the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 2021

Statement by the Director End Child Poverty on the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 2021

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.

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Post 2015 Development Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals

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

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The End Child Poverty Knowledge Centre’s support in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

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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Learning to Coexist

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,

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Supporting child-led initiatives to end child poverty in Romania

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.

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The Children’s Solutions Lab – A child participation space towards ending child poverty

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.

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1 in 3 Children in Poor: The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2020

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

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Shanti Ashram marks the 29 th Edition of the Coimbatore Peace Festival

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

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Why Governments Need to “Build Back Better” with Faith Actors in Africa

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

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Boy recognized in Kenya for efforts in the fight against Covid-19

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.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Children’s lives online

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

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Mr. Lokaale Kabarach Yasin

Accountant and Finance Assistant, Arigatou International – Nairobi Mr. Lookale has extensive work experience in finance and accounting, and has previously worked at the Lodwar Stationery Haven & Computer Services, as an IT Support Staff and Accounts Assistant; as an auditor with Khalid & Company (Certified Public Accountants); and also as the Finance Officer at

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Ms. Florence Omtokoh

Executive Secretary, Arigatou International – Nairobi Ms. Omtokoh has been greatly involved in several interfaith programs in Africa. While she served at the African Council of Religious Leaders, Ms. Omtokoh organised local and international campaigns, fora and meetings on serving Orphans and Vulnerable Children; breaking barriers to education for children; and the use of pre-Exposure

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Sr. Kul Chandra Gautam

El Sr. Kul Chandra Gautam es un distinguido funcionario internacional, el desarrollo profesional, experto en política pública y activista de derechos humanos. Él era, anteriormente, el Director Ejecutivo Adjunto de UNICEF y el Secretario General Adjunto de las Naciones Unidas. Tiene una amplia experiencia en la diplomacia internacional, la cooperación del desarrollo y la ayuda

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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 experience in international diplomacy, development cooperation and humanitarian assistance.

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Rev. Fred Nyabera

El Rev. Fred Nyabera está sirviendo actualmente en Arigatou International como Director de la Iniciativa Interreligiosa para Acabar con la Pobreza Infantil (Acabar con la Pobreza Infantil). Él es un científico social y un teólogo formado cuyo interés está en el trabajo de desarrollo.

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Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko

El Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko es un ministro ordenado de la Iglesia de Suecia y ha estado, a lo largo de su ministerio, involucrado en el diálogo judeo-cristiano y interreligioso. El Dr. Ucko también ha llevado a cabo investigaciones con el Paris Institut Eglise et Monde Judío en Francia, el Instituto Teológico de Suecia y

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Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko

Rev. Dr Hans Ucko is an ordained minister of the Church of Sweden and has, throughout his ministry, been involved in Jewish-Christian and inter-religious dialogue. Dr Ucko has conducted research with the Paris Institut Eglise et Monde Juif, the Swedish Theological Institute and at the David Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

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Sra. Maria Lucia Uribe Torres

La Sra. Maria Lucia Uribe Torres es la Secretaria General del Consejo Interreligioso para la Educación Ética y la Directora de Arigatou International – Ginebra. Maria Lucia ofrece liderazgo estratégico, coordina y gestiona la Educación Ética para los Niños y Niñas – una iniciativa global de Arigatou International. Además desarrolla alianzas y el compromiso internacional

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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 global initiative of Arigatou International. In addition she develops partnerships and international engagement with UN agencies and other child-rights

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Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali

Dr. Ali is the Secretary General of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and the Director, Arigatou International – Nairobi. He served as the Secretary General of the African Council of Religious Leaders and Africa Representative of Religions for Peace International from 2007 to 2013.

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Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali

El Dr. Ali es el Secretario General de la Red Global de Religiones a favor de la Niñez (GNRC, por su sigla en inglés) y el Director de Arigatou International – Nairobi. Se desempeñó como Secretario General del Consejo Africano de Líderes Religiosos y como Representante de Religiones por la Paz Internacional África del 2007-2013.

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Sr. Shozo Fujita

El Sr. Shozo Fujita está sirviendo actualmente como Secretario General de Arigatou International. Tiene una amplia experiencia en el trabajo y las organizaciones interreligiosas; y ha trabajado anteriormente con los Derechos Humanos y los Comités de Relaciones Públicas de Religiones por la Paz de Japón, y también servicio anteriormente como el vice-presidente de la División Juvenil Myochikai.

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Dr. Kezevino Aram

Actualmente la Dr. Kezevino Aram se desempeña como Directora de Shanti Ashram, una organización de Gandhi con prestigio internacional, que participa en el desarrollo rural integrado. Ella es un Especialista de salud infantil por formación, completando sus estudios de pregrado en el Instituto PSG de Ciencias Médicas y estudios de Postgrado de la Facultad de

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Dr. Kezevino Aram

Dr. Kezevino Aram currently serves as Director of Shanti Ashram, an internationally reputed Gandhian organization, engaged in integrated rural development. She is a Child Health Practitioner by training, completing her undergraduate studies at the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Post Graduate studies from the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Dr. Katherine Marshall

Katherine Marshall ha trabajado durante cuatro décadas en el desarrollo internacional con un enfoque en los problemas que enfrentan los países más pobres del mundo. Actualmente es socia superior en el Centro de Berkley para la Religión, Paz y Asuntos Mundiales en Georgetown y profesor visitante en la Escuela de Servicio Exterior, donde disfruta el

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Dr. Katherine Marshall

Katherine Marshall has worked for four decades in international development with a focus on issues facing the world’s poorest countries. She is currently a senior fellow at Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs and Visiting Professor in the School of Foreign Service, where she enjoys the gift of working with the next

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