Strengthening Systems
& Engaging Communities
The quality of children’s learning and education depends on their home, school, community and even nationwide education systems. ChildFund works across all those levels, with special emphasis on early childhood development, protection and basic education access. We partner with local organizations and ministries of education in all our program countries to strengthen national and regional education systems and engage families in establishing community leadership for learning.
Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Education
All children have the right to equitable opportunities to access education, succeed academically and complete school. So we tackle harmful gender norms through teacher and caregiver training, and we help children and youth learn to advocate for equal rights. We also support teachers, parents and students to build safe learning environments free from violence in and around schools and at home, partnering with local and national governments to make this a reality for all children.
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Early Childhood Development
The period before birth until age 5 is critical for children’s development and well-being — in childhood and beyond. When children lack adequate nutrition, health care, learning opportunities and safe, loving homes, they can't reach their full potential in life. Early childhood development programming provides parents and caregivers build the skills and access the resources they need to care for their children in the early years so that they can thrive.
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If ChildFund weren’t working here, I’d be sitting at home. ... Children with disabilities would be left out because they wouldn’t have access to education.
— Lithusanka, 18, Sri Lanka
Explore Our Impact
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Investing in girls' education in India
Around the world, young women face many barriers to higher education. ChildFund India's Udaan Fellowship Program is making education and career growth more accessible for girls.
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Transforming education in Sierra Leone
When families in Sierra Leone struggle to repay high-interest lenders, children often must drop out of school. A new community-based way to save money helps families prioritize education.
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Promoting literacy in The Gambia
When children miss too much school, they fall behind academically and socially. Learn how a ChildFund program to support education in The Gambia is helping students recover from learning loss.
ChildFund Insider Series:
Education Fireside Chat
Watch as ChildFund's Director of Education, Janella Nelson, explains how ChildFund works to increase children's access to safe education worldwide, with a focus on our Education for Protection and Well-being program model.
