This report presents an overview of the Millennium Development Goals and ‘A World Fit for Children’ commitments, the situation of children in the Islamic world,  and the constraints and challenges facing children in the region in regards to health, education, poverty, child protection, and HIV/AIDS. The report asks “are we fulfilling our commitment to children?”

Guidance for caregivers and residential staff in Jordan on how to assess behavior problems in children and to manage them positively.

Guidance and examples of group activities which promote development and self-esteem, and the role of the worker in providing activities on a regular basis.

An overview of child rights and protection as it relates to the central tenets of Islam. Contains brief information on alternative care, children affected by HIV/AIDS, protection from abuse, and other issues.

Theory and practice guidance on interviewing and assessing children and families. Contains an example assessment, as well as training questions and answers on communication skills, planning, and assessment.

Current statistics and projections of HIV prevalence and impact on children and families in Sub-Saharan Africa. Outlines a strategy for action which includes collaborative efforts on the part of governments and child-focused agencies to strengthen families, build community capacity and increase awareness.

A case study that describes and analyzes Group care arrangements and the fostering program (“Family Attachment”) in the refugee camps in Pignudo (Ethiopia) and Kakuma (Kenya). This study includes the evaluation done on the Family Attachment program in Kakuma refugee camps which assessed it’s weaknesses and strengths.

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) is an important tool for advancing children’s rights.

This paper explores the factors surrounding the lives of children that live on the streets or in institutions in Egypt.

In order to investigate orphans' situation and development in Iraqi Kurdistan, samples from the two available orphan care systems, the traditional foster care and the modem orphanages, are examined at an index test and at 1-year follow-up regardin