we fight for
EVERY child
We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood.
Our vision
We believe that no child should have to fight for a safe, happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. We don’t work alone. Together with partners like UNICEF, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.
We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive.





Between 2022 – 2025 we have…

Supported
35,733
children to access inclusive education

Helped
78,617
children to access safer spaces

Supported
71,876
children in projects across education and safer spaces
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Our impact
Chance for Childhood works in East and West Africa, supporting children to thrive from their early years through to adulthood.
We work in five countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya Ghana and Sri Lanka.

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