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We’re excited to be part of the 3rd International Conference on Child Protection (#ICCP 2025), happening from 5th - 7th November 2025 at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi! This year’s theme, “Child Protection and Climate Change,” focuses on how we can strengthen children’s…

🌍 The #SafeFuturesHub is launching a seven-part webinar series focused on ending childhood sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries. The first webinar, co-hosted with Parenting for Lifelong Health – creators of ParentApp Teen and partners of the Global Parenting…

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa is more than a crop it’s a source of livelihood for millions of families. Yet, behind the sweetness of cocoa lies a difficult truth: too many children are still engaged in hazardous labour within plantations. At Investing in Children and their Societies…

The school break is here and for many children, home should mean safety, love, and care. But where violence exists, children face greater risks. At ICS-SP, we’re transforming homes into safe spaces through gender-transformative parenting helping caregivers replace harsh…

Today we celebrate our very own Dorine Aluoch! 🎉 Dorine, a Program Officer in the Kuimarisha Project, is among the 40 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Champions certified and equipped with advocacy skills by the Kenya Paediatric Association, following a six-week online…

💡 #TipTuesday | Nurturing Connection with our children As schools in Kenya prepare to close, parents have a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and strengthen their bond with their children. 🏡 Tip: Create space for daily check-ins. Ask open-ended questions like: “What made you…

Male engagement in parenting is transforming families and communities in Garissa County. We were honored to host Ms. Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF Country Representative. She joined one of our parenting group sessions from our National Positive Parenting Program. She engaged with…

School breaks are almost here! As children spend more time at home and in the community, parents and caregivers play a key role in keeping them safe, engaged, and supported. At ICS-SP, we encourage parents and caregivers to use this time to develop and strengthen their positive…

Where Learning Meets Care, Celebrating Teachers Everywhere 🥳 Teachers are the heart of learning and the backbone of every thriving community. Beyond imparting knowledge, they nurture values, guide emotional growth, and create safe spaces where children can dream and thrive. At…

At ICS-SP, collaboration and demand-driven action begin with us the team. It is through working together internally, guided by our shared vision, that we set the tone for how we engage with partners and communities. Our Board members play a central role in this journey,…

What more can we do to prevent cases of violence and exploitation against children and respond to emerging ones before they escalate? We know the first line of defense is parents and caregivers. Strengthening their confidence and equipping them with positive parenting skills is…

Today we gathered for the 9th Annual Convening on Preventing Violence Against Children (VAC)! 🌍 Under the theme “Sustaining Gains in a Changing Landscape,” we reaffirm our commitment to ending violence against children. Despite shifting funding priorities, emerging risks, and…

1 Day To Go! On 25th September 2025, we open the doors to the 9th Annual Violence Against Children (#VAC) Convening – a space where government, civil society, researchers, faith leaders, young people, and development partners come together with one goal: to end violence against…

Since 2016, the Learning Initiative for Preventing Violence Against Children (LIPVAC) has united organizations across East Africa to share knowledge, strengthen evidence, and scale effective solutions to end violence against children. Through annual convenings, partners have…

What if every child grew up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family? As we close the week, the Gender Transformative Skillful Parenting (GTSP) journey reminds us that this vision is possible. By strengthening families and restoring hope, we can build communities where every child…

At ICS-SP, we believe that positive parenting and strong child protection systems are key to reducing violence and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. This week, we hosted ERIKS Development partner in two monitoring visits for the Malezi Mema Elimu Bora Project…

Today’s graduation in East Kabras, Malava Sub-County, under the Kuimarisha Project, was an inspiring milestone. More than ten couples completed the Gender Transformative Skillful Parenting (#GTSP) training, a journey that strengthens not only families but also the future of their…

Child labour is exploitative work that robs our children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, while harming their physical and mental development. This often results in poor academic performance, teenage pregnancies, drug and substance use, and long-term health issues,…

The Countdown Begins! ⏱️ We are excited to share that the 9th Annual Learning Convening on Preventing Violence Against Children (VAC) in East Africa is just around the corner! This year, we come together under the bold theme “Sustaining Gains in VAC Programming Amidst a Changing…