Community-Based Awareness Campaigns

We collaborate with local communities, schools, and religious institutions to raise awareness about child protection by conducting workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions that educate parents, caregivers, and children themselves on recognizing signs of abuse, reporting mechanisms, and preventive measures.

Capacity Building for Law Enforcement and Social Workers

We provide specialized training to law enforcement officers, social workers, and legal professionals on child protection laws, child-friendly interviewing techniques, and trauma-informed care. We also strengthen collaboration between law enforcement agencies and child protection organizations.

Preventive Education in Schools

We support the integration of age-appropriate child protection education into school curricula and seek to ensure that children are taught their rights, boundaries, and how to seek help. By so doing, we encourage schools to have designated child protection officers.

Support for Vulnerable Families

We seek to address underlying factors that contribute to child vulnerability, such as poverty, displacement, and family breakdown, and propose economic empowerment programs for caregivers to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Research and Data Collection

We undertake research on child protection issues specific to African contexts and collect data on child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking to inform evidence-based policies and interventions.

Advocacy and Policy Reform:

We advocate for stronger child protection laws and their effective implementation, and collaborate with governments, NGOs, and international bodies to prioritize child protection on the policy agenda.

VVA’s commitment to child protection is not only about responding to crises but also about preventing harm and ensuring a safer future for Africa’s children.