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VaCNets Virtual Hub, a strand of IIDC learning Initiative, is a safe online space serving as a central repository and networking platform on VAC

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The VaCNets Virtual Hub, developed by the Impact and Innovations Development Centre serves as a comprehensive repository for various forms of evidence, encompassing local knowledge derived from program practice and research. Check it out vacnets.iidcug.org/
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We are happy to announce that the Convening of East Africa Learning Initiative on Prevention of Violence Against Children is now happening at Golden Tulip Hotel Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. You can join us live here: youtube.com/watch?v=-66eF8vm…
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Have a great week! 🧠🌱
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Speak up and speak out for children's rights.🙏 Your voice does make a difference!📚 Especially for the world's most vulnerable children.❤ Please retweet to share globally!🌍 @un @ungeneva @unrwausa @ineetweets @unrwa @canadadev @stateprm @yasminesherif1 #222MillionDreams✨📚
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Child participation promotes inclusivity by ensuring that voices of all children, including those from marginalized or vulnerable groups, are heard, seen and engaged. Participation is a fundamental right outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
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"If we give up on Children, We give up on our Future" #CommittedtoHolisticChildDevelopment @ChildSpace1 – at Nairobi, Kenya
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“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” ~Dorothy Parker Please retweet if you agree w/these #ThursdayThoughts & that #EducationCannotWait for any child! @un @fcdogec @danishmfa @ksrelief_en @spainmfa @gatesfoundation @stateprm #222MillionDreams✨📚
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Happy #AfricanWorldHeritageDay! Today, we're celebrating Tanzania's unique cultural heritage and championing the communities and young people who are preserving its richness and diversity for future generations.🌟
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Do you know any Girl Champion between 14-25 years, who is creating positive impact in your community, nominate them for the 2024 #GirlChampionAwards Use the link, bit.ly/m/2024_gca_nomination… Also, learn about the different #Awards categories. @Mglsd_UG #CelebratingResilience
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Do you know of any innovative approach in your country that is proven to permanently solve the problem of children living and working on the streets? Share your thoughts💭
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In reaching out to families, KISEDET adopted the Adult and Child Together-Raising Safe Kids behavioural change training program while targeting parents that exhibited violent and or rude behaviour to their children. Read more about this research on the @vacnets virtual hub
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KISEDET intervention was structured starting with rescue process where staff went to streets and familiarize with individual children through conversation to obtain background information used to generate individual children’s profiles. Read more vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences…
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Kigwe Socio Economic Development & Training decision to implement Kizazi Kipya in Dodoma, Tanzania was informed by 2018 head count report on children living and working on streets jointly conducted by @RailwayChildren @PactTanzania @Ipsos ,Safina Street Network & the Gov't.
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How is your organisation preventing violence against children? Share with us your evidence-based research & we highlight your work on the @vacnets virtual hub, the central repository for evidence-based resources on Preventing violence against children. vacnets.iidcug.org/
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The intervention transformed for the better lives of adolescent children rescued from the streets in thousands and their families. See how Caritas Mbeya transformed the lives of these children and their families. @iamCARITAS vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences…
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This is Eunice. She says NO to child marriage and the discrimination of girls 🚫
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In Mbeya region, implementation of Kizazi Kipya program between 2017-2021 was led by CARITAS Mbeya with a focus on the family, the street and the Youth in 38 wards. We acknowledge the efforts done by @iamCARITAS and all other member organisations. vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences…
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Kizazi Kipya intervention was developed by Tanzania Government in collaboration with CSOs as one of the key strategies to address the challenge of Children living and working on streets. Read more about this research piece on the @vacnets Virtual hub vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences…
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