West African Alternative Care Summit

West African Alternative Care Summit (WAACS) is a regional movement advancing family-based child care and homegrown solutions across West Africa.

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In 48 hours, child protection leaders, caregivers, policymakers, advocates, & changemakers from across West Africa will gather at #WAACS2026.

Before we begin, we'd love to hear from you:

What is one change you'd like to see for children & families in Africa?

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Sebilu Bodja joins WAACS 2026.

With 30+ years of experience in child welfare and community development, he leads global network-building efforts that strengthen collaboration for vulnerable children and families.

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Meet the Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

Hon. Caroline Panglang Dafur has led efforts that rescued and reintegrated over 500 trafficked children while strengthening child protection systems across Plateau State.

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#WAACS2026 #ChildProtection

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Hon. Dr. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu (ESQ.) joins WAACS 2026.

A human rights lawyer, legislator, & social justice advocate, he has championed legal reforms & the rights of vulnerable populations across Ghana.

Find out more about our speakers: https://t.co/W0onNGAYyU

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Meet the Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

Grace Naini Kedienye joins WAACS 2026.

An educator, youth mentor, and founder of Saint Paul Hub CBO, she is empowering young people through mentorship, skills development, and leadership.

🔗 https://t.co/O5tVGtVNsD

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Doreen Alaro joins WAACS 2026.

With over 16 years of experience supporting child protection and social service reforms across Africa, she continues to help governments and partners create lasting change for vulnerable children.

📅 June 17–18, 2026

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Meet the Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

Hon. @NanaOyeBampoe, Esq., former Minister for Gender, Children & Social Protection, joins WAACS 2026.

A champion of social protection, child welfare, & gender equality, her leadership has shaped landmark reforms in Ghana & across West Africa

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We’re proud to welcome back Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) as a returning partner for #WAACS2026.

Since supporting our inaugural summit in 2025, CAFO continues to advance family-based care and global collaboration for vulnerable children.

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We’re proud to welcome back Both Ends Believing as a returning partner for #WAACS2026.

Through innovative child protection technology and data-driven reform, BEB is helping connect vulnerable children with safe, loving families worldwide.

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Dr. Gabriel Oyediji joins WAACS 2026.

A respected child rights advocate and humanitarian leader, he has spent years advancing child protection, foster care, ethical adoption, and family strengthening across Nigeria.

📅 June 17–18, 2026

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The Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection has reaffirmed its support for WAACS 2026 following an engagement with the WAACS Organizing Team & FaBCA.

Discussions focused on strengthening family-based care, reducing child vulnerability, & improving protection outcomes.

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Kenneth Ayibazibwe joins WAACS 2026.
Through his work at Both Ends Believing, Kenneth supports governments and partners across Africa to strengthen child protection systems and improve outcomes for children and families.

📅 June 17–18, 2026
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Advancing care reform through systems, partnerships, and innovation.

Through his work at, Kenneth supports governments and partners across Africa to strengthen child protection systems and improve outcomes for children and families.

📅 June 17–18, 2026

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A lifetime of leadership in child welfare & non-profit

Frank Garrott joins WAACS 2026.

From adoption to global child welfare, his experience continues to shape solutions that help children grow up in safe, loving families.

📅 June 17–18
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From lived experience to leadership.

Stephen Ucembe joins WAACS 2026.
A powerful advocate with lived care experience, he is helping shape laws and systems across Africa so every child can grow up in a family.

📍 Accra, Ghana | June 17–18, 2026
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Vidivi Karangwa Immaculée of Hope and Homes for Children Rwanda will join WAACS 2026.

A key architect of Rwanda’s care reform, she has spent over 20 years advancing family-based care, mental health, and family strengthening.

📍 Accra, Ghana | June 17–18, 2026
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Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

Steven Scally of Both Ends Believing will join WAACS 2026.

He leads the development of Children First Software, using technology and data to strengthen child welfare systems and support family reunification.

📍 Ghana | June 17–18, 2026
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Meet the Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

@dihersberger of Trauma Free World will join WAACS 2026.

With nearly 20 years of experience, she equips caregivers & professionals with practical trauma-informed tools that foster healing and resilience.

📍Ghana | June 17–18, 2026
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Meet the Voices Shaping WAACS 2026

Azubike Kalu, Director of @b2bministries Nigeria, will join WAACS 2026.

With 12+ years of experience, he is advancing trauma-informed, community-based care for children and families.

📍 Accra, Ghana | June 17–18, 2026
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"#WAACS2025 transformed how we care for children at God’s Love Trust Home.

It deepened our understanding of trauma-informed care, strengthened our family-based approach, and opened new partnerships.

WAACS was more than a summit, it was a catalyst for change."

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