In times of crisis, when children are at their most vulnerable, CADEF is there. We work with the local community to deliver life-saving support for children and their families. We use a community approach wherever possible to ensure our responses are locally driven, allowing us to build trust and gain access to hard-to-reach communities.
Disasters and conflicts threaten children’s rights, and prospects and damage the societies they live in.
Around 1.5 billion people are affected by conflict globally and over 65 million, half of them children, have been forced from their homes due to violence.
In addition, over 200 million people are affected by disasters caused by natural hazards each year and the effects of climate change are causing increased risks for children.
We strengthen communities’ resilience and support children’s right to dignity and protection before, during, and after disasters and conflicts. Responding to the needs of adolescent girls – who are among the most at risk when disasters strike – is a key focus of our work.
Last year we responded to 171 disasters globally and carried out 75 education in emergencies programmes and 88 child protection in emergencies programmes.