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application/pdfSCI Awareness Campaign Strategy Assessment Report The awareness-raising messages include information from Save the Children’s (SC) Child Protection, Education, and Child Rights & Governance interventions as well as information from the Government of Rwanda’s guidelines to fight against COVID-19. They also include information from Soma Rwanda members who are implementing literacy, children’s rights, and protection activities in communities. The messages provide practical tips for parents to read with and for children at home and to ensure the safety and security of their children while offering them ample opportunities to sharpen their knowledge through reading, playing, storytelling, writing, and other activities. The messages also offer information about the availability of e-learning materials and remote learning schedules as published by Rwanda Education Board (REB)16/07/2020512KB
application/pdfKAP Report on Burundian in Mahama Refugee Camp n an effort to better understand how COVID-19 plays out in high density population areas in Rwanda, Save the Children conducted a Rapid Assessment of COVID-19 awareness among Burundian refugees in Mahama Camp. This site was selected because it was deemed to be one of the places where it is difficult to implement standard measures (e.g. social distancing, hand washing with soap, etc.). The study provided a snapshot and useful information about refugees’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19. 09/07/2020522KB
application/pdfPan-Africa Polcy Paper: COVID-19 Impact on African ChildrenThe comprehensive report underlines that although children do not represent a high-risk group for direct COVID-19 fatality, the pandemic posts a far-reaching secondary impact that heightens risks to the rights and wellbeing of children in Africa. With the rapid spread of COVID-19, this pandemic is overburdening the under-resourced African health systems and disrupting routine health services, jeopardising Africa children’s access to formal learning, health and safety/protection, especially girls and this is unfolding in Africa against a backdrop of worrying hunger levels driven by climate shocks, conflict and economic challenges. 08/06/20202MB
application/pdfActivity Cards- helping Young Children with DisabilitiesA tool kit with activities that parents and front line workers can use to support children who have developmental delays and disabilities. Save the Children developed for USAID funded MCSP Zika Response in the Caribbeans 2 years ago but the activities are applicable for developmental delays and disabilities caused by other factors. The activities are simple and can be done using materials found in the home. They are largely our adaptation of early stimulation activities for children with disability and delay but they also apply for older children whose developmental age is 6 and below even though they may be older in chronological age. It is a free resource and can be adapted and used as as appropriate for the Rwandan context 27/05/20208MB
application/pdfViews of children on Child Rights situation on COVID-19 lockThe objective of the mapping exercise was to collect children’s views on how COVID-19 is affecting their rights in their respective families and communities during the lockdown period to inform the organizations’ priorities and actions. Geographical coverage: Children participated in this exercise, are from 5 districts of Rwanda mainly Rutsiro, Kirehe, Nyarugenge, Ruhango and Burera19/05/20206MB
application/pdfViews of children on Child Rights situation on COVID-19 lockThe objective of the mapping exercise was to collect children’s views on how COVID-19 is affecting their rights in their respective families and communities during the lockdown period to inform the organizations’ priorities and actions. Geographical coverage: Children participated in this exercise, are from 5 districts of Rwanda mainly Rutsiro, Kirehe, Nyarugenge, Ruhango and Burera19/05/20206MB
application/pdfIYCF-E Capacity Mapping Tool Version 1. 0,We are glad to share with you all, a fantastic IYCF-E Capacity Mapping Tool Version 1. 0, that was developed by UNICEF and Save the Children East Southern Africa Regional Office.The tool is universal, so it can be used and recommended in all contexts. It has been used already in several contexts, in ESAR and Latin America regions for example. It s a first version, but solid at this stage. As stated, this is a version 1.0, and hopefully in 6 months or so, we will try to collect experiences, feedback, inputs, so that we could look at a version 1.1 in 2021. 06/05/20202MB
application/pdfChanging lives in a Lifetime: Global Childhood Report 2019Children born today have a better chance than at any time in history to grow up healthy, educated and protected, with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Even a generation ago, a child was twice as likely to die before reaching age 5, 70 percent more likely to be involved in child labor and 20 percent more likely to be murdered.130/03/20202MB
application/pdfSTOP THE WAR ON CHILDREN: GENDER MATTERS REPORTWars and conflicts are intensifying and becoming increasingly dangerous for children. Whilst fewer children are living in conflict-affected areas, those who do face the greatest risk of falling victim to serious violence since systematic records began. This report, focuses on how conflict affects girls and boys differently, sets out the basis for an international plan of action to protect children in conflict, and the ways humanitarian actors can improve their responses to be more sensitive to both age and gender.13/02/20208MB
application/pdfTHE BEST WE HAVE TO GIVE“Well, I must do something. We must do something. Humanity owes the best it has to give to children," Eglantyne Jebb said, To know more about her journey to be the founder of Save the Children, and as we are celebrating a century of saving the children across the World, read this book.16/01/20202MB
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