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We believe all children have the right to a protected and secure childhood.

Every day more children and young people around the world are forced into child labour, are recruited into armies as child soldiers, or are affected by exploitation, abuse and domestic violence. Our programmes work with families, communities and governments to enable children to have a childhood free from abuse, violence and exploitation. We empower communities and civil society with the skills needed to ensure that the rights of children and young people are always upheld.

We believe that children should be included in society, regardless of their gender, race, class or disability.

All over the world children that are discriminated against because of class, race, gender or disability are missing out on basic education and vital health services. We make sure children are able to access development opportunities whatever their situation. We work with communities, civil society and governments to break the cycle of discrimination by providing inclusive education and health projects for children so that they are given the knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential.

We believe that all children have the right to a good, quality education.

Millions of children around the world do not go to school. In many situations teachers are untrained or underpaid, and classrooms don’t have the necessary equipment like pencils and schoolbooks. We work to make sure that children living in the toughest circumstances are still given access to good, quality education – in particular, children facing conflict, poverty and discrimination.

We believe that all children have the right to a healthy and happy life so that they can develop to their full potential.

Over nine million children die before they reach the age of five each year – that’s almost one child every three seconds. Some of these children are dying from preventable diseases like pneumonia, malaria and measles. Other health issues children face are HIV and AIDS, malnutrition and hunger. We are providing basic healthcare by training health workers and medical equipment, and working with local government and organisations to strengthen health facilities and services. Through this we are able to provide quality and essential healthcare for children to help them achieve optimal health and well-being.

We believe that children’s needs should be a priority when emergencies hit. Children are the most vulnerable in times of crisis.

Our quick response to natural disasters and conflict situations helps ensure children and their rights are protected and looked after at the height of emergencies. When responding to emergencies we provide children and their communities with basic needs such as food, water and basic healthcare. We also ensure that children have an environment that provides as much support and protection as possible. Most often this means establishing safe places for children to play and learn. Addressing disaster preparedness for children and their communities before emergencies hit is a pivotal element of our work. Helping get life back to being as normal as possible, as quickly as possible, is a primary objective.