RAPID programme aims to improve the use of research and evidence in development policy and practice through research, advice and debate. The programme works on four main themes: (1) The role of evidence in policy processes (2) Improved communication and information systems for policy and practice (3) Better knowledge management and learning for development agencies (4)Approaches to institutional development for evidence-based policy.
The Consortium represents the collective will of UK based international development NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies and other political and civil society actors to work together to understand and mitigate the impact of AIDS in developing countries.
A project managed by Boston University's Center for International Health and Development (CIHD) to improve coverage and quality of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programs in developing countries through conducting applied research on PEPFAR programmed activities.
The Support for Analysis and Research in Africa (SARA) project is managed by the Academy for Educational Development. The SARA project supports the work of USAID's Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) to improve policies and programs in health and basic education.
This site is a knowledge source designed to assist policy makers, program managers, and practitioners in their efforts to promote the healthy growth and integral development of young children.
This is a long-term international research project at Oxford university investigating the changing nature of childhood poverty.This is the largest piece of longitudinal research of this size, scope and complexity that has ever been undertaken in the developing world: 12,000 children in four developing countries over 15 years. The study countries - Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam - were selected to reflect a wide range of cultural, political, geographical and social contexts
Nyaka school project uses a community-based approach and is committed to developing sustainable solutions to the challenges presented by the HIV and AIDS pandemic. It is a community development project initiated by the community for the betterment of the community.
Supports education professionals, ministries of education, development agencies, civil society, researchers and other partners by providing a comprehensive knowledge base and information exchange service for the development of HIV and AIDS policies, programmes and advocacy within the education sector.
The website offers detailed information on particular aspects of early childhood care for development as well as working papers, reports written or commissioned by CG consortium and regional partners and/or by the secretariat over the years as well as on-line resources and non-electronic resources relating to young children (0-8) and their families
ORI is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in driving economic development and social reconciliation.
Humana People to People South Africa is a member of the International Humana People to People Movement, represented in 40 countries worldwide and running over 180 projects in the areas of HIV and AIDS, Child Welfare and early Child-hood Development, Teachers Training, Farmers Training, Vocational Training and Clothes Sales.
The Partnership for Child Development (PCD) works with governments, communities and agencies to enable effective and sustainable school health and nutrition programmes to be delivered to millions of children around the world.
The Child Protection Society (CPS) was established in 1952 to promote the rights of children in Zimbabwe and protect them from cruelty, neglect and suffering. The Society has developed into one of the largest child rights organisations employing about 33 full time staff and managing three core departments.
Terre des hommes Foundation, Lausanne, (Tdh) has focuses on child trafficking. It has developed an understanding of child trafficking from its fieldwork experience in several countries, from its expertise in child rights and from the collective experience and knowledge of other agencies.
This a Global Initiative on Education and HIV & AIDS led by UNESCO in collaboration with UNAIDS. It seeks to promote, develop and support comprehensive education sector responses to HIV and AIDS. EDUCAIDS provides a range of tools to so support a comprehensive response to HIV in the education sector.
This section on the FHI website provides links to two important resources, one on children affected by HIV and one on counseling for people affected by HIV. These practical books were developed by Catholic AIDS Action, a longtime IMPACT Project partner in Namibia.
FANTA-2 works to improve nutrition and food security policies, strategies and programs through technical support to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners, including host country governments, international organizations and NGO implementing partners. Focus areas for technical assistance include maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and other infectious diseases, food security and livelihood strengthening, and emergency and reconstruction.