Programs

HEALTH: We have developed Breaking the Silence (BTS) as an approach that is now a core part of our health programmes, Designed to break taboos around sexual and reproductive health. The model trains teachers and youth ambassadors to create safe environments where children and young people can learn about their sexual rights and health. By 2024, more than 98 teachers and 120 youth ambassadors in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi were trained to address these sensitive topics in classrooms, making them more comfortable educating on sexuality and reproductive rights.

In our work with BTS, we have identified the need for better Access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); needs that will only increase with climate change in the slum areas we work in. That's why part of our health programmes includes improving sanitation facilities so that they are both inclusive for children with disabilities, but also circular and maintainable by the local community. We are also developing educational modules in Kibera, Africa's largest urban slum, that empower children and young people to learn about inclusive hygiene and give them the tools to take responsibility for sanitation in their schools.

Access to reusable menstrual products is an important part of our health work. Through the distribution of reusable menstrual products and training on their use, our programmes have reduced school absenteeism among girls, often caused by menstruation. By 2027, we will ensure that up to 40,000 girls have access to reusable menstrual products and/or training on healthy menstrual hygiene, leading to a significant reduction in their school absenteeism. This initiative is part of a broader effort to Ensure girls can continue their education without interruption.

CHILD PROTECTION: 100% for Children's approach to child protection involves comprehensive safeguarding and risk mapping. Here, we identify and assess potential risks to child protection in different environments, including schools, shopping and homes. We work closely together in partnerships to Identify these risks and develop strategies to minimise them. By 2024, this approach contributed to the creation of safe learning environments where children can thrive without fear of abuse or exploitation. In addition, we train teachers, community leaders and youth ambassadors to identify signs of abuse and implement effective protective measures. In 2024, over 200 organisations were reached with educational materials on child protection.

Establishing and scaling child protection networks is important to strengthen the protection of children across different regions. That's why we are co-founders of The Danish Child Protection Network. In Kenya, we have co-founded the Kenyan Child Protection Network, which is a unifying platform for civil society organisations, line ministries and relevant national public authorities to coordinate efforts for the ongoing National Care Reform in Kenya.

EDUCATION: We use a peer-to-peer approach to promote education. Older students are trained to mentor and support their peers in both academic and personal matters. This method has proven particularly effective, as students are often more receptive to advice and guidance from their peers. This approach has been especially evident in girls' clubs in Ghana, where older girls help younger ones navigate their schooling and personal challenges.

Teacher training is a cornerstone of 100% for Children's efforts to improve the quality of education. We conduct extensive training programmes with teachers focusing on inclusive, creative teaching methods and pedagogies with children's voices in focus. For example, teachers in Kenya are trained to break the silence around sexuality and reproductive rights, making them better equipped to tackle these issues in the classroom, while we develop creative products as part of schooling. In 2024, 27 local Watch Committees were established and trained to monitor the quality of teaching to ensure the best possible learning environments.