Affiliation: United Nations - UNICEF (United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund)

Child development, care and protection

In dedicated and protected spaces in the displacement areas, AVSI has initiated child development and protection activities in cooperation with UNICEF. Children are also accompanied; every orphan who arrives at AVSI’s doors is assigned to an adult social worker to foster a relationship of trust and ensure consistent care. Early childhood and youth care and development through recreational and after school activities (from 18 months to 18 years)

v Individual case management for the most vulnerable orphans, children with disabilities, and those experiencing psycho-social trauma

v Special care for adolescent girls

v Family tracing and reintegration for unaccompanied youth

v Mothers of infants up to 6 months receive special assistance and “comfort” tools