As lockdown drags on and deepens, Youth worker Hannah Woods says we all need to create safe spaces for ourselves and our loved ones. As we started Lockdown 3.0, I was filled with so many emotions (I’m sure we all were!) Then school closures were announced. Anxiety, fear, claustrophobia – the thought of home schooling […]
Month: January 2021
The Spaceship is the Best Bit
BY HANNAH WOODS January – tis’ the season to restart youth groups after the Christmas break! A faithful 15 year-old, now in his third year of the Find Your Fire (FYF) project, and his second year as a young leader, messaged checking a session time. As I replied, I outlined the term plan and asked […]
Promoting child-friendly justice in Uganda
BY VERONICA BABIRYE More children in Uganda who are caught up in the legal system now have a safe space in which to confidently express themselves, thanks to the tireless advocacy work of Viva’s partner network, CRANE. The promotion of children’s rights is a responsibility not only for the government but every member of the […]
5 ways Community Centres are helping families
BY LUCY COX In Latin America many families have been hit hard by the pandemic. Viva’s partner networks are coming alongside these families to help them pursue a brighter future. Community Centres are a new initiative which have been set up by our partner networks in Costa Rica and Mexico, offering holistic support to families […]
Seeking justice for all children
A heart for building a more effective child protection system in Paraguay BY ANNA BARKER At the start of last year, Ruth Sharon came to us at Viva with a strong legal career specialising in child abuse cases and a heart to make a difference. She wanted to help governments and judiciaries ensure their child […]