In a world where conflict, climate change, and poverty continue to drive record levels of humanitarian need, Help a Child stands with the most vulnerable, especially children.
We deliver life-saving aid while building long-term resilience. Guided by global humanitarian and development standards, we focus on Early Childhood Development, Child Protection, and Community Empowerment, all relevant in both disaster response and development settings.
We design scalable, evidence-based interventions that empower families and communities. Key approaches include:
✓ Parenting support
✓ Early Childhood Development through ECD centres
✓ Mental health for young children in crises
✓ Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) for farmer families
Focus
In our new strategic phase, we’re sharpening our focus on Early Childhood Development and Child Protection to deepen impact and scale results. For example, in Rwanda, we redesigned our programme for the coming five years to be even more ECD-focused, combining different funding sources that prioritize ECD to create a multiplier effect and impact more young children and their families.
Disaster response
In countries like South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, DR Congo, and Malawi, we combine disaster response with strategies that build resilience. With support from the Dutch Relief Alliance, WFP, ECHO, USAID, and UNICEF, we address urgent needs, from food security and child protection to emergency education.
In 2024, humanitarian response made up half of our portfolio. Help a Child now leads the South Sudan Joint Response (SSJR), coordinating efforts of seven Dutch INGOs and local partners to meet life-saving needs of the most vulnerable families affected by the crisis in South Sudan.
Holistic approach
Our Child-Centred Community Development (CCCD) model drives transformation in India, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. This holistic approach integrates:
• Early Childhood Development (ECD)
• Positive parenting
• community empowerment through Self-help groups
• Integrated Farm Planning (PIP)
We’re committed to learning, adapting, and scaling what works. Through a mix of private and institutional funding, including strong partnerships with UNICEF, we expanded our reach in 2024.
Disaster risk reduction
In more stable settings such as Kenya, Rwanda, and India, the emphasis lies on reducing disaster risks and enhancing community preparedness. By training local groups, mapping hazards, and guiding families on effective disaster response planning, we ensure that potential crises do not undermine the progress communities have worked hard to achieve.
Our impact
In our Impact Report, we show the results of determination, made possible by the great support given in many ways.