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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2020

Toolkits / By clarian.makungu

What is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP)? 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 …

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

Blog / By admin

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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Empowering children towards Eradication of Poverty

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Fine Arts and Literary works contest to raise awareness on Ending Child Poverty

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Why is it important to focus and report on Child Poverty?

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Character development Crucial to Ending Poverty of the heart and mind

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Together We Can End Child Poverty Worldwide – IDEP 2019

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

“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 …

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The Convention on the Rights of the Child

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

What is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?

World News On Poverty / By Joyce Owiyo

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), 17 October 2019, is an opportunity for advocacy, reflection and action against poverty.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2019

Toolkits / By Joyce Owiyo

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. …

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Phase Two of the Nepal Poverty Solutions Inaugurated

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Gender Based Violence on Children – the Impact

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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The Dignity of Human Beings to Work

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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A Future without Violence Against Children in the Middle East

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

How Interfaith Harmony Promotes Children’s Wellbeing

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Temporary Education Centre a ray of hope for Children in Methotamulla, Sri Lanka

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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“My Vision is to see Every Child Live Good”

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Arigatou International Commit to Securing Online Child Dignity

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Children in Argentina advocate for their rights in commemoration of IDEP

Children in Argentina advocate for their rights in commemoration of IDEP

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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The Media – A Crucial Tool to Ending Child Poverty

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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 Power of Youth – Focus on the Sustainable Development Goals

The Power of Youth – Focus on the Sustainable Development Goals

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

More often, the world discusses about shaping the future but it forgets about two crucial factors: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the youth.

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Pre – School teachers Training on Early Childhood Development. In Sri Lanka

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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, …

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‘How I would Fight Poverty’ – School Children in Montenegro

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Faith Communities key to ending child poverty in Bosnia and Herzegovinia

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Investing in Children: Experiences and Challenges from Indonesia

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

Speaking during the “Results for Children: High-Level Advocacy Forum on Investing in Early Childhood Development,” Ms. Dear Sinadang of the Humanitarian Forum Indonesia and the Joint Learning Initiative of Faith and Local Communities, said that religious institutions in Indonesia play a significant role in early childhood development.

‘Results for Children: Securing well being outcomes for Early Childhood High Level Advocacy Meeting

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

Arigatou International in collaboration with the Moral Imperative to End Extreme Poverty, held a High-Level Advocacy Forum on Investing in Early Childhood Development. The meeting took place in Bali, Indonesia on 10th October 2018, during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Mentorship a Deficiency in Africa

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

In a thought-provoking conversation with a colleague from Zimbabwe, on why Africa leaders chose to remain in power for long periods, his response was African youth lack mentors- people who will show them that power is not about an individual good but power should be at the service of the community and the citizens. I …

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Arigatou International — Nairobi to host the Action! Seminar

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

Arigatou International — Nairobi together with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), will host the Action! Seminar from 1 – 5 October 2018, in Sagana, Kenya. This is in collaboration with our partners, including, Changemaker-Oslo and the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre.

Why Mentor the Youth?

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

Most of us have come across or heard of the phrase: “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow,” But how are the future leaders developed? This is the question that we should ponder over and look at the current dynamics on approach to good leadership.

Half of the World’s Poor are Children

World News On Poverty / By Joyce Owiyo

Half of all people living in poverty are younger than 18 years old, according to estimates from the 2018 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The new figures show that in 104 primarily low and middle-income countries, 662 …

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Arigatou International — Nairobi at the 3rd IGAD High Level Retreat on Mediation

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

The Director, Arigatou International — End Child Poverty, Fred Nyabera, Arigatou International’s Advisory Group member, Sheikh Ibrahim Lethome, and four other religious leaders from the Regional Peace Programme (RPP) participated at the 3rd Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) High Level Retreat on Mediation. This meeting was hosted by IGAD, in partnership with ACCORD, from 12-14 …

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Making Positive Change in your Community

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

Do you believe you can have a positive influence on your country or community? Asked Richard Rowe, the Executive Director of the Opening Learning Institute. Majority of the participants believed they could influence their communities positively, and few believed they could only do so to a small extent. Those few argued that there was a …

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Arigatou International – Nairobi to host Youth In Action

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

Arigatou International – Nairobi in collaboration with the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) will hold the 2018 Youth In Action, which is the 3rd Regional Youth Forum on Peacebuilding from 3rd – 8th September, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Nexus between Violent Extremism and the Media

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

Violent extremist groups increasingly use both traditional and modern media to spread their narratives and recruit new followers. The media offer unique opportunities to counter violent extremism among youth by providing them with a platform to express their identities, concerns and frustrations and to be heard within the society. Initiatives such as the creation …

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The Media – Misuse It Not If We Have To Counter Violent Extremism

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

Modern day world is plagued by a number of challenges that have had nations pledge huge resources towards addressing them; cardinal is violent extremism and at the heart of it lies one of the most unguarded group of people – youth and children. The saddest part about it is that not only are the youth …

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Youth, Employment and Skills, Have they Evolved?

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Still Left Behind

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Listening to and Involving Children

News/Press / By Joyce Owiyo

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,” …

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Nurturing Spirituality in Early Childhood for the Prevention of Violence;The Role of religious Communities

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Day of the African Child 2018

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

The Day of the African Child 2018 will be commemorated on the theme “Leave No Child Behind for Africa’s Development.”

Leave No Child Behind

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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What will it take to End Gender Based Violence in Your Country?

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

“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.

Africa needs a revolutionary in Education

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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A Richer Array of International Poverty Lines

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Religious Leaders and Faith based Organizations take action on Violence Against Children

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

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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Children and Youth as Peacemakers

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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New Joint Efforts to End Violence Against Children

Press Releases / By Joyce Owiyo

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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Youth Advocacy Training on Gender Based Violence in Democratic Republic Of Congo

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

7 Reasons Why Child Poverty Matters (Part 2)

Blog / By Nyambura Gichuki

Child Poverty is perhaps the worst form of lack and violence that children in our societies face today. It is estimated that, 1 in every 2 children in our world today are affected by poverty. We give 7 reasons why child poverty deserves urgent attention by each one of us.

Milestones to Tackling Child Poverty

World News On Poverty / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

7 Reasons Why Child Poverty Matters (Part 1)

Blog / By Nyambura Gichuki

There is often an intuitive sense of why child poverty matters and this notion is widely shared by many. However, if we had to give the ‘it’ reasons for engaging in efforts to overcome child poverty, we would prioritise these 7:

The Nexus Between Child Poverty and Violence Against Children

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

“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.

Our Two Cents on Youth Civic Engagement

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

FIVE COMMON MYTHS ABOUT REFUGEES

World News On Poverty / By Nyambura Gichuki

These 5 myths have largely shaped the thoughts and global conversations on refugee communities, including the children living as refugees. Who is a refugee? Are refugees and migrants responsible for increased terrorism? How many children are living as refugees today?

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INVESTING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS….

World News On Poverty / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Strengthening Partnerships to Address Child Poverty and Violence Against Children

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

Realizing The 2030 Agenda: Youth In Action

Events / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

From Copper to Gold

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Reading the Past, Writing the Future

Blog / By clarian.makungu

Illiteracy around the globe traps individuals “in a cycle of poverty with limited opportunities for employment or income generation,” – WLF According to a report by the World Literacy Foundation (WLF), 10 % of the world’s population is either completely or functionally illiterate, meaning they can’t perform basic tasks like reading a label or balancing …

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…Ignorance breeds fear!

In the News / By Joyce Owiyo

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.

What You Should Know About Human Trafficking

Blog / By clarian.makungu

Human Trafficking occurs all over the world. It is a global epidemic driven by poverty.

Thank You

Blog / By Nyambura Gichuki

We begin the year by saying – Thank You! Because of your partnership, your interest, your support and your giving, we have been able to reach and serve thousands of children and their families in the previous year.

Human Rights Day - Children's Rights

Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.

Blog / By Nyambura Gichuki

Human Rights Day. Children make up nearly half of the people living in extreme poverty. That staggering reality is almost incomprehensible. “There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their …

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We Can End Extreme Poverty!

Blog / By Joyce Owiyo

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 …

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Message for the 2015 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty By Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, President, Arigatou International

News/Press / By clarian.makungu

Last month, for the International Day of Peace, I wrote about how crucial it is that we build a world where every child can grow up free from violence, safe and sound. But war and armed conflict are not the only forms of violence destroying the precious lives of our children. In fact, it can …

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