ChildFund Ireland

A non-political, non-religious development agency working with communities in developing countries to protect and empower children for a brighter future.

[ChildFund Ireland @ChildFundIRL]

From child labour to early marriage, children remain our world's most vulnerable and exploited citizens.

ChildFund's work proudly supports the objective of #SDG Goal 16.2 - 'end abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence and torture against children'

[ChildFund @ChildFund]

Grown-ups, pay attention! 9/10 kids believe we can prevent violence against children by recognizing their human rights. But 1 in 2 feel that adults do not listen to their opinion on things that matter to them. #SmallVoicesBigDreams

[Safe Online @SafeOnlineFund]

“Girls continue to face the greatest barriers,” - @AAzoulay, Director-General of @UNESCO

In 2018, it was estimated 9 million girls never started school or set foot in a classroom. This must change!

Learn more: https://t.co/I20FnBgdeG

[ChildFund @ChildFund]

We live in a world fixated on differences. The antidote is connection. Watch Anne Lynam Goddard, ChildFund President & CEO, talk about how connecting with a child can #ShapeYourFuture. @impakterdotcom
https://t.co/xZX4h7btve

[ChildFund Advocates @CFundAdvocates]

Longer detentions = more health risks. Join us and @SCActionNetwork to help end family separation and ensure children have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy life. #HarmInCBPCustody #FamiliesBelongTogether

[ChildFund India @ChildFundIndia]

DYK? India accounts for more than 3 out of every 10 stunted children in the world. Our programs address this issue through interventions on Health, Nutrition, Early Childhood Development, Stimulation & Protection of the Children & Caregivers.
Know more on: https://t.co/p46j0Ipbfa

[ChildFund India @ChildFundIndia]

“Sunita, who couldn’t even crawl properly, started walking within a few months of the intervention. She no longer falls sick like she used to. Now Sunita & her 5 month-old brother, Ankit, are healthy. Thanks to ChildFund”, says Sunita's mother Hakku.

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

Ending all forms of violence in schools, especially corporal punishment and bullying, is an essential step towards reaching SDG target 16.2 https://t.co/pbCHi0kqSj #IPSCAN2019, #ENDviolence @SRSGVAC

[ChildFund Advocates @CFundAdvocates]

Youth become empowered when they develop marketable skills and begin a career. 85% of the Ugandan youth who received vocational training as part of our DOVCU project found gainful employment and were able to improve their family's lives. Learn more: https://t.co/vv172FxiA6

[Together for Girls @together4girls]

More than 40% of children across the globe believe they are not adequately protected from violence, with girls expressing a higher perception of insecurity.

This + more in a new report from @ChildFund: https://t.co/8g7UEkV6fZ

[Safe Online @SafeOnlineFund]

It is estimated that 68 million girls will be subjected to female genital mutilation by 2030.

FGM causes serious health problems and impacts a girls future. We must #ENDviolence against girls today!

Take action: https://t.co/Qd9gQbwoZT

[ChildFund Advocates @CFundAdvocates]

152 million children are currently involved in child labor. @ChildFund partnered with local govts & communities in the #Philippines to decrease exploitative child labor in the sugarcane industry from 94% to 16%. See https://t.co/iGkHWdN6AH for more #EndChildLabor

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Childhood should be a time to play.

Sadly, 12 million girls are married off every year.

Share a photo from your childhood & join us in telling world leaders how childhood should be for girls everywhere.

#StopStealingHerChildhood #EndChildMarriage 📸 Fran Afonso

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

"Climate change is real in Somaliland ... and it is becoming a disaster"

The self-declared republic of 4 million people faces more frequent droughts and is struggling to adapt for the future

Read our special report: https://t.co/o3PC95GEeV

#AdaptOurWorld #climate #UNGA74

[Kent Page @KentPage]

Girls' #education has far-reaching multiplier effects.

Children who are born to mothers with secondary education are 5x more likely to attend pre-primary programs than those with mothers who only have a primary education or less.

Imagine that! @educannotwait v/@unicefeducation

[Safe Online @SafeOnlineFund]

3,758 school backpacks.

3,758 young lives lost to conflict.

As children in many parts of the world return to school. We join @UNICEF in calling on world leaders at #UNGA to protect #ChildrenUnderAttack. #ENDviolence

[ChildFund Ireland @ChildFundIRL]

From child labour to early marriage, children remain our world's most vulnerable and exploited citizens.

ChildFund's work proudly supports the objective of #SDG Goal 16.2 - 'end abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence and torture against children'

[ChildFund India @ChildFundIndia]

Under this, we have established Art Corners in schools, are sensitizing School management & communities on the importance of Arts, training the teachers on Child-sensitive Art approaches, etc. To know more- https://t.co/vzbEKV1w1e
#BecauseChildhoodMatters #ArtsForBetterChildhood

[ChildFund India @ChildFundIndia]

ChildFund conducted awareness sessions on importance of ARTs & emotional development through street play in 4 govt schools of Delhi reaching around 1300 students & 45 teachers under "Khilta Bachpan" Campaign, which provides access to Art education for overall growth of children

[ChildFund Ireland @ChildFundIRL]

'Most renewable energy companies' linked with claims of abuses in mines
#childrights #childlabour #childprotectionhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/sep/05/most-renewable-energy-companies-claims-mines?CMP=share_btn_tw

[Education Cannot Wait @EduCannotWait]

Our collective efforts to build support for education in emergencies is a foundational element to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs. RT if you want our leaders @un to #Act4Ed in crises & support #refugee children and youth. https://t.co/lwrZwLjMxv.