Vietnam’s National Child Helpline (NCHL) has been instrumental in prioritizing child protection across the country since its launch in 2004. The helpline receives over 500,000 calls annually and has recently upgraded its dedicated app, ‘App 111’ or ‘Tong dai 111’, to reach more communities and enhance its ability to keep children safe. Accessible tools & information

In the 21st century, 160 million boys and girls are working, almost half of them in jobs that put their lives or health at risk, and compromise their physical, emotional and educational development. To effectively address this problem, it is crucial to recognize the close relationship between child labor and lack of access to education.

Everyday life can be challenging for a family with disabilities, especially for those living in developing communities. This was certainly the case for Hung, a farmer living with his family in Cao Bang Province. Hung found himself struggling to understand his eight-year-old daughter, Hao, and meet her needs as a young child with Down syndrome.

It is now more than 630 days since the start of the conflict. While some glimpses of stability have temporarily emerged in certain areas of the country, the situation in Ukraine remains extremely difficult, especially in the south-eastern regions of the front line. The latest indiscriminate attack which targeted the city of Kherson, in the south

Globally, the prevalence of cyberbullying has increased manifold. Children’s reliance on the internet for education, socialization, and entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic and post has further amplified risks of cyberbullying. Based on a U-Report poll in 30 countries, 1 in every 3 young people has been a victim of cyberbullying and 1 in every 5 has skipped

Did you know that globally, 1 in 7 young people between the ages of 10 and 19 have been diagnosed with a mental disorder? In today’s fast-paced, often overstimulating world, it’s easy for us to become mentally and emotionally overwhelmed. That’s why it’s so crucial to pay attention to our mental health just as much

Education, beyond its academic scope, is a beacon of hope for transforming the trajectory of societies. When we shine the spotlight on child survival, the role of education takes on even greater significance. Studies from around the world have illuminated the profound impact that education, particularly for girls and women, has on the survival and

“Some of my friends are married and even have children now. Your husband is yelling at you to do your chores and you just want to go out and play,” says Rebecca, aged 12. Rebecca (pictured above) lives in rural Kenya. Two months ago, when Rebecca learned that her uncle had arranged for her to

This year, ChildFund youth delegate, 13-year-old Angie from El Salvador spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, as part of a Joining Forces delegation advocating for the increased participation of children and young people in decision-making. We share Angie’s brave and inspiring speech in full:  Good morning to everyone present. My name is Angie. I am 13-years-old

In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is worsening every day due to the incessant hostilities. Water scarcity is putting the civilian population, half of whom are children, at further risk. Between 21-26 October, Gazans had access to just 1-3 liters of water per person per day. In addition to severely limiting access to this vital resource,