At GLOMEF, we are deeply committed to championing child rights, survival, and development, acknowledging the integral role of children in shaping a sustainable future. Leveraging our core expertise in development communication, media, research, and advocacy, we’ve devised comprehensive strategies aimed at ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Our commitment extends to enhancing women’s and maternal health, recognising the profound impact of maternal well-being on child health and development.

Advancing Child Rights and Development: We conduct and utilise evidence-based research to inform our strategies, ensuring that our interventions in child rights and survival are grounded in the latest findings and best practices. This research helps identify critical needs and effective solutions, shaping our programmes and advocacy efforts. Utilizing our expertise in development communication, we launch targeted media campaigns to raise awareness about child rights, the importance of early childhood development, and preventive health measures. These campaigns are disseminated through various channels, including social media, radio, and community workshops, to ensure wide-reaching impact. Our media campaigns are tailored to reach a diverse audience, from caregivers and communities to policymakers and international stakeholders.

Advocacy for Policy Change: We actively engage in advocacy to influence policies that support child survival and development. By presenting research findings and leveraging media platforms, we aim to drive policy reforms and secure commitments from stakeholders at all levels, from local communities to national governments.

Supporting Women and Maternal Health: Recognising the critical link between maternal health and child survival, we provide comprehensive maternal health education and services. We deploy targeted media campaigns to educate communities about the importance of maternal health, promoting practices that support healthy pregnancies and safe childbirth. These campaigns also aim to eliminate stigmas and barriers women face in accessing maternal healthcare services.

Creating Safe Spaces for Children: Understanding the importance of play in child development, we advocate for and facilitate the creation of safe recreational spaces. These areas provide children with the opportunity to engage in play, sports, and educational activities, crucial for their physical, mental, and social development. We work closely with communities to establish safe zones where children can learn and play without fear. This includes training community volunteers in child protection, creating child-friendly spaces in emergency settings, and ensuring that recreational areas are accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

Research-Driven Advocacy for Policy Change: Grounded in thorough research, our advocacy efforts aim to influence policy changes that prioritise children’s rights, survival, and development. We conduct in-depth studies to uncover the root causes of challenges faced by children, using our findings to advocate for effective, evidence-based policies. By presenting our research to government and development agencies, we push for legal and social reforms that ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Empowering Communities with Knowledge and Skills: Understanding that the well-being of children is deeply rooted in the health of their communities, we engage in development communication to empower parents, caregivers, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to support child development. Through workshops, training sessions, and community forums, we focus on critical areas such as nutrition, maternal health, education, and child protection, ensuring communities have the resources to nurture their youngest members.

Building Networks for Child Protection and Support: We work to build strong networks of support around children, connecting families, communities, and service providers to create a unified front in the promotion of child rights and welfare. These networks facilitate the sharing of information, resources, and best practices, ensuring that children in vulnerable situations receive timely and effective support. Our efforts include establishing helplines, online platforms, and community-based support systems that are accessible to children and their families.

Innovating for Children’s Development: Leveraging innovation and technology, we develop and support initiatives that offer creative solutions to challenges in child health, education, and protection. From digital learning tools that make education more accessible to mobile health applications that improve healthcare delivery, we embrace technology’s potential to drive progress in child development.

Engaging Youth in Child Rights Advocacy: Recognising that young people play a crucial role in shaping a better future for children, we involve youth in our advocacy and awareness campaigns. Through mentorship programmes, youth-led projects, and advocacy training, we empower young advocates to become champions for child rights, ensuring their voices are heard in the fight for a just and equitable society for all children.