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Leher has been implementing a pilot community led child protection intervention in the District of Madhubani, Bihar, India since 2014, using participatory processes to test and learn the potential of local leadership of communities in demanding and securing child rights and protection. Leher’s vision is a society where caring families, alert communities and a responsive government work together to ensure rights and protection for every child.
In June 2017, Leher developed a “Virtual companion aka a VCPC Tool Kit” in partnership with the State Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra State…
Globally, during the COVID 19 pandemic there have been disruptions to initiatives, services, and programmes that promote and protect nurturing care for young children. While necessary to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2, strategies such as complete or partial lockdown, physical distancing measures, and school and childcare closures, have made it increasingly difficult to reach children and caregivers. At the same time, the social and economic ramifications of the pandemic have put families in even greater need of parenting and family support. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many…
This Webinar aims to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children, youth, and their caregivers in alternative care. The webinar aims to highlight the critical issues of child protection during emergencies, such as the current pandemic. Esteemed speakers will discuss how the pandemic has adversely impacted almost all parameters of life of children and young persons living in alternative care, including their mental health and share the strategies and developmental policies that can improve the overall condition and well-being.
Date: March 25, 2021, Thursday | Time: 06:00- 07:00 PM IST
The current covid pandemic has affected all of us in ways that cannot be expressed in words. It is no different for Care Leavers who face heightened risk of job loss, social isolation & distress, financial security, etc.
The organisers of this webinar have captured the thoughts of young care leavers on the challenges they are encountering in the face of covid and how they could be supported. In the wake of COVID-19, there is growing concern that young people leaving care will face even greater challenges.
This webinar will reflect on the findings of the survey and current responses…