In Cambodia, corporal (physical) punishment is still widely used as a form of discipline in many households. Parents often resort to hitting their children when they misbehave or fail to meet their expectations. Unfortunately, this practice can have lasting negative effects on children, both physically and emotionally. That’s why in Cambodia, ChildFund is dedicated to

Did you know that young people between the ages of 15 and 24 make up 16 percent of the world’s population? Youth are an enormous part of our global identity, and their contributions are essential to a thriving human society. Yet around the world, teens and young adults often struggle to find affordable skills training

Every year, it is estimated that 400,000 children are born into the life of a refugee. In addition to suffering the trauma of being forced to leave their homes, young refugees face many threats to their wellbeing: exclusion from education and healthcare, limited access to food, water and shelter, and the daily risk of violence.

Digital technologies have revolutionized the way children learn, socialize and entertain. Their significance was profoundly felt during the COVID-19 pandemic when many children confined at home were still able to continue their education, pursue hobbies and connect with friends. However, with this enormous opportunity has come enormous risks to children’s safety, as online spaces have been

Educo has launched the first social laboratory to tackle violence against children and adolescents in the Spanish education system. This will focus on the creation of original and innovative projects that allow Educo to respond to a range of issues, including violence in the classroom. “About 25% of boys and girls experience bullying. Spain has

It’s well established that women and girls, more than 50% of the global population, face systemic discrimination. But did you know that 250 million people experience discrimination because of inherited status like their faith or ethnicity? Or that 75% of stateless people around the world belong to minority groups? And indigenous women are six times

Four years ago, 6-year-old Gilo’s future was bleak. She was severely malnourished following a long drought in the eastern area of Kenya where she lives. Today, her health has improved, she is getting the food she needs to grow well, and she is attending school.  With the help of ChildFund New Zealand and other members of ChildFund

At four in the morning, Oleksandr’s mother enters his room and says: “You shouldn’t go to school today because the war has come.” Thirteen- year-old Oleksandr is then forced, like so many other children in Ukraine, to experience the trauma of war up close. The day before the war broke out, Oleksandr and his classmates

The security crisis in Burkina Faso, caused by an escalation in violence by armed groups, has resulted in more than a million internally displaced persons and the closure of schools. Around 60 percent of those displaced are children. If nothing is done, many students may drop out of school permanently. Worse still, they will be

Rosemary was born and raised in Kivori. She has been a ChildFund volunteer for almost six years. She is warm, kind and takes pride in being part of helping build a healthier community.  “When people have a health emergency, they run to me. They recognise me as a community health volunteer – it gives me