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Child Protection · Kiribati · Pacific · Jun 01, 2022

Positive parenting with ChildFund Kiribati

ChildFund Kiribati has finished its review on “A Parent Facilitation manual 2022-23" and is now making plans to share this helpful information with families in Betio.

Kiribati · MFAT · Pacific · Youth · May 09, 2022

Weaving tradition with Kiribati youth

Teaumai Tebuaua learnt her traditional mat weaving skills as a teenager and today she is well-known in Kiribati for her craft. The 60-year-old is now putting her skills to use in ChildFund's new youth skills programme teaching young people traditional mat weaving.

Goal 5 - Gender equality · Kiribati · MFAT · Pacific · Mar 12, 2022

Meet Teima, ChildFund Kiribati's amazing Country Director

Meet ChildFund Kiribati's Country Director, Teima Onorio. Not only does she lead the ChildFund team in the delivery of local programmes, but she is a busy mum, wife and community member.

Education · Goal 4 - Quality education · Kiribati · MFAT · Pacific · Youth · Feb 24, 2022

Learning to read and write at 17 no mean feat for Tooti

Participating in ChildFund Kiribati's Building Blocks basic literacy programme has been an absolute life changer for 17-year-old Tooti.

COVID-19 · Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation · Kiribati · Pacific · Water Sanitation and Hygiene · Youth · Jan 19, 2022

Hand washing stations are lifesavers in Kiribati

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of good hygiene all over the world, but even before pandemic hit globally in 2020, washing hands could make the difference between life and death for people living in developing countries with limited access to safe, clean water and sanitation.

Child Protection · Goal 3 - Good health and well-being · Kiribati · MFAT · Dec 09, 2021

ChildFund and Kiribati community work together on child protection and safety

Like all mums, mother of four Terenga of Betio in Kiribati, wants her children to be safe. But now after taking part in local ChildFund child protection initiatives, she also wants them to be valued and listened to. Terenga welcomes all the...

Child Protection · Education · Goal 3 - Good health and well-being · Kiribati · Pacific · Nov 18, 2021

Top marks on preschool teacher training ChildFund Kiribati

Twenty-five preschool teaches from all around Betio, Kiribati took part in a ChildFund training session on human rights, health, water and sanitation this month. They now are equipped and empowered with information, awareness and skills to take back to their children, students, peers, parents, caregivers and communities.

Child Sponsorship · COVID-19 · Emergency Response · Gifts that Grow · Health and Nutrition · Kiribati · Team Updates · Water Sanitation and Hygiene · Zambia · Dec 02, 2020

Because of your support, we're helping children in the face of COVID-19

We can all agree: 2020 has been a strange year. Ever since the world learned about COVID-19, life has never been the same. Thanks to the support of our generous Gifts that Grow supporters, monthly supporters and donors, ChildFund has been...

COVID-19 · Kiribati · Press Releases · Aug 26, 2020

ChildFund Kiribati led quick actions in preventing COVID-19

When the news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in March, ChildFund Kiribati kicked into action leading local efforts to raise awareness about preventing the spread. Five months on and despite Kiribati having one of the busiest international ports for fishing vessel entry, the country remains COVID-19 free.

COVID-19 · Kiribati · Aug 25, 2020

Kiribati youth lead local COVID-19 response

New handwashing stations are being built around Betio by young locals as part of ChildFund Kiribati's ongoing youth project. Now with support of a international partnership, writes Tukatara Tangi. The new handwashing stations are being built and installed in community...