Child Protection

When emergencies strike, it is children who suffer the most.Whether due to conflict, displacement, or natural disasters, children in emergency situations are exposed to increased risks of violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect.

Since July 2022, ChildFund, with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), has been on the frontlines of child protection in the Amhara Region. The Joining Forces – Child Protection in Emergencies project is being implemented in five woredas (districts) across the North and South Wollo Zones, areas that have been affected by conflict and displacement.

In partnership with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, our local partner Tesfa Berhan Child and Family Development Association, and local communities, the project is providing life-saving support to children in need. Through a combination of community outreach, child-friendly spaces, and specialized protection services, the project is strengthening the prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Children now have access to crucial child protection services, which are essential for their survival and wellbeing during such difficult times.

The project has been particularly impactful for adolescent girls and boys, who often face greater risks during crises, such as trafficking, child marriage, child labor, recruitment by armed groups, sexual violence, and exploitation. Watch this video to learn more about this project.