Children's Forum Network- CFN kenema

Children's Forum Network- CFN kenema The (CFN) Kenema is a Child led Advocacy body instituted by the MSWGCA and its partners in 2001. Such as Media programs and Other interventions.

The forum engage in Community awareness and Other massive events.

**Children's Forum Network (CFN) – Kenema District Radio Discussion on Child Marriage**On **5th July 2026**, the **Child...
08/07/2026

**Children's Forum Network (CFN) – Kenema District Radio Discussion on Child Marriage**

On **5th July 2026**, the **Children's Forum Network (CFN) Kenema District** successfully conducted another impactful radio discussion on **Nyapui Radio 106.1 FM**, focusing on the important issue of **Child Marriage**.

The discussion featured **four panelists** and **one moderator**, who began the program by introducing themselves before engaging listeners on the topic.

During the discussion, the panelists explained that **a child is any girl or boy below the age of 18**, and that **marriage is a union between consenting adults who are legally mature**. They emphasized that **child marriage is a violation of children's rights** and has serious consequences for the well-being and future of young people.

Listeners actively participated by asking why child marriage is harmful. In response, the panelists highlighted several negative effects of child marriage, such as

1.Teenage pregnancy, school dropout

2.loss opportunities and dreams

3.Health risks.

The panelists also discussed some of the major causes of child marriage, such as:
• Poverty
• Peer pressure and negative influence
• Harmful traditional practices
• Lack of awareness and education

To address these challenges, they encouraged communities to prioritize education, strengthen child protection, raise awareness, and support families in protecting children from early marriage.

The program concluded with listeners sharing valuable recommendations and expressing their commitment to working together to end child marriage in their communities.

**Together, we can protect every child and ensure they have the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.**



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RADIO DISCUSSION ON HEALTHY MASCULINITY MARKS FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION**On 21st June 2026, the Children's Forum Network ...
22/06/2026

RADIO DISCUSSION ON HEALTHY MASCULINITY MARKS FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION**

On 21st June 2026, the Children's Forum Network (CFN) Kenema District participated in a radio discussion at Nyapui Radio 106.1 FM to commemorate Father's Day. The discussion focused on the important topic of **Healthy Masculinity**.

The program featured three panelists and one moderator who engaged listeners in a meaningful conversation about the wellbeing of men and boys in society and the need to challenge harmful social norms that negatively affect their development and relationships.

During the discussion, the panelists defined healthy masculinity as the promotion of positive attitudes, behaviors, and wellbeing among men and boys while discouraging harmful social expectations and stereotypes.

The panelists also highlighted some of the negative effects of harmful social norms, including:
# Gender inequality
# Violence and aggression
# Poor mental health among men and boys
# Discrimination and social exclusion
# opportunities for emotional expression

Following a short music break, listeners actively participated through phone calls and text messages, making the discussion interactive and insightful. Community members shared their views, experiences, and concerns while asking questions related to healthy masculinity and the role of fathers and male role models in society.

In response, the panelists provided some answers to the questions with good recommendations for the wellbeing of men and boys in our society.
Before this time and up to date now, the mindset of people in the society is highly polluted with negative thoughts based on social norms, it has been a tradition,for people in our society that no matter what a man or a boy will not cry for anything

In our communities today men and boys are expected to be sacrificing for their families and the communities which they found themselves,while they refuse to know that men and boys are also to be cared for as well, not only women and girls should be crying for Gender Equality men and boys also have emotional feelings and physical feelings.

Together we make a great change
Thank you all.
Beast regards from the children’s forum network Kenema by the communication team .

ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN THROUGH THE AIRWAVESIn the lead-up to the Day of the African Child 2026, the Children's Forum Ne...
16/06/2026

ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN THROUGH THE AIRWAVES

In the lead-up to the Day of the African Child 2026, the Children's Forum Network (CFN) Kenema actively participated in a series of radio discussions to raise awareness about the significance of June 16th.

During these engagements, CFN members discussed the historical background of the Day of the African Child and highlighted this year's theme:

“Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All African Children."

The discussions emphasized the importance of safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities, and good hygiene practices in promoting children's health, education, and overall well-being.

Through these radio programs, CFN Kenema amplified children's voices and called on communities, stakeholders, and duty bearers to work together to ensure that every child has access to clean water and a healthy environment.

Together, we can build a future where every child thrives.






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Action for Differently Abled Children Network - SL

A good photo caption for the radio station pictures would simply be:

“CFN Kenema members engaging the public through radio discussions ahead of the Day of the African Child 2026, raising awareness on children's rights and this year's WASH focused theme."

🌍🎉 DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD 2026 CELEBRATION 🎉🌍 THEME:Ensuring universal access to water sanitation and hygiene for ever...
16/06/2026

🌍🎉 DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD 2026 CELEBRATION 🎉🌍

THEME:Ensuring universal access to water sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa

Today, the Children's Forum Network (CFN) Kenema proudly joined children and community members in Burbu Community to commemorate the Day of the African Child 2026.

The celebration brought together over 70 children and community members from both Burbu and the neighboring Diama Community in a spirit of unity, learning, and child participation. As a child-led advocacy organization committed to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of children, CFN Kenema provided both technical and financial support to ensure the success of this meaningful event.

The activity focused on this year's Day of the African Child theme and featured a variety of educational and interactive activities, including:

📚 Spelling Bee Competition
🎤 Poem Recitation
🔤 ABC Rhyming Competition
🗣️ Children's Panel Discussion on the 2026 Theme

These activities not only provided children with an opportunity to showcase their talents but also helped strengthen their academic performance, confidence, leadership, and public speaking skills.

One of the highlights of the event was the strong collaboration and unity demonstrated between the Burbu and Diama Communities, proving that when communities work together, children thrive.

At the end of the celebration, certificates were awarded to all participants, as well as to the 1st and 2nd place winners of the Spelling Bee Competition and children who actively participated in the panel discussion.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the children, parents, community leaders, volunteers, and all stakeholders who contributed to the success of this event.

Together, we continue to create a safer, more inclusive, and empowering environment where every child can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.





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CHILDREN’S FORUM NETWORK KENEMA DISTRICT Today the 10TH of June 2026, the children’s forum network had a wellbeing visit...
12/06/2026

CHILDREN’S FORUM NETWORK KENEMA DISTRICT

Today the 10TH of June 2026, the children’s forum network had a wellbeing visit at Borbu community.
The wellbeing visitation was based on knowing how the community people are doing, the health of the children and everyone in the community an also to know some of the new developments that have been happening in the community after capacitating them all this while on how to manage and develop their wellbeing and the community on their own.
So far so good the community people appreciate our visit and they highlighted some of the good work that have been going on in the community,they make mention of the Community management committee (CMC) that it has been helpful towards the development in the community.
In the CMC they have road construction committee,Agriculture Committee, and the child protection committee.all these committees are working greatly to develop their community
They even make mention of their plans for this year.and the child protection committee has a plan to celebrate the day of the Africa child with the children in the community and other communities around them and everything involved in the activity is going to be done themselves and everybody is to be included in the activity.
Overall, the wellbeing visitation shows that forum is really creating an impact in the community, it comes to our understanding that we really making a change and the commitment of community is showing that,they clearly understand community lead approaches and the CMC for the development of their community.

The children’s Forum Network had the pleasure of hosting Remijus Iweobi from the Global Funds for Children.The purpose o...
09/06/2026

The children’s Forum Network had the pleasure of hosting Remijus Iweobi from the Global Funds for Children.
The purpose of his visit was to strengthen the administrative and the operational structure of the forum. The training lasted for two days within which we learnt a lot about the approach that we should take in implementing our activities in order for us to have a sustainable impact.
Furthermore, the training enhanced us to have a very formidable administrative structure that clearly directs the operational structure and the flow of work.
Suggestions where made by various executives about some of the aspects of work that seems to be challenging, and they were amicably addressed to the best of our understanding.
Overall, the training was an eye opener that gave all the executives the opportunity to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities,their by enhancing an easy flow of work for the general growth of the organization.

In today’s edition of our weekly radio discussion program, the children’s Forum Network had the pleasure of engaging the...
09/06/2026

In today’s edition of our weekly radio discussion program, the children’s Forum Network had the pleasure of engaging the Voice Of The East (VOTE) FM.
We took the time to inform our listeners on the background of the organization, its aims and objectives and some of the challenges that the forum is facing.
Furthermore the studio panelists vividly highlighted that the Forum had just conducted an election which enabled the forum to Change leadership as tradition demands. The children took the time to explain about the transition period of the forum there by highlighting the aim of our leadership for the years to follow.
Several calls and text messages came in, all congratulating us for our hard work and dedication and encouraged us to always keep the fire burning.
Some listeners regarded the Forum as the center within which the light that will illuminate the future shall be ignited.

In today’s edition of our weekly radio program that we brings to you every Sunday at Nyapui radio106.1 Fm Kenema,our top...
17/05/2026

In today’s edition of our weekly radio program that we brings to you every Sunday at Nyapui radio106.1 Fm Kenema,our topic of discussion was teenage pregnancy

In the discussion we first defined the two words, the first was TEENAGE which refers to any child that is under the age of eighteen years (18) we call them teenagers
And the second word which is PREGNANCY, is the process in which two adults agree to have s*x with out no protection, in the process the male gender will release spam into the female gender and ultimately the female gender gets pregnant, that is how pregnancy occurs.

From the definition of pregnancy it means that the act of getting pregnancy is not meant for teenagers but adults

It also have some effects that damage the victim of it, some of the effects includes
Health Risk
Educational impact
Economic challenges
Social stigma

We also discuss the causes and give some solutions that prevent teenagers from teen pregnancy and not to practice the act
By getting comprehensive s*xual education from parents and teachers and mentorship about s*x education
Staying away from peers pressure

Thank you all
Best regards
The communication officer

CHILDREN'S FORUM NETWORK – KENEMA DISTRICTReport Title: Members of the Children's Forum Network Kenema District Sierra L...
22/04/2026

CHILDREN'S FORUM NETWORK – KENEMA DISTRICT

Report Title: Members of the Children's Forum Network Kenema District Sierra Leone Attend the 3rd Edition of the Adolescent Girls Summit (AGS-2026).

Theme: Count us in: Africa Adolescents are co-creating solutions to advance gender justice and rights.

Report:

From 27th March to 3rd April 2026, members of the Children’s Forum Network (CFN) Kenema District participated in the 3rd Edition of the Adolescent Girls Summit (AGS-2026) held at the Palace Hotel in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Adolescent Girls Summit is an initiative conceived and led by adolescents and young people. It is organized by the Adolescent and Youth Influencers Movement, with support from community-based organizations and the Global Fund for Children.

As an organization that advocates for and works with children, participation in this summit was highly beneficial. The event brought together adolescents, young people, policymakers, government representatives,community leaders and stakeholders from across West /central Africa,European and Latin America to exchange ideas, learn collaboratively, and develop solutions aimed at promoting gender equality, equity, and human rights.

The four-day summit featured a variety of activities, including panel discussions, interactive workshops, leadership development sessions, and cultural events. These activities were designed to empower adolescent girls and young people, amplify their voices, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to reach their full potential.

Overall, the summit provided a valuable platform for learning, networking, and collaboration. It also strengthened the capacity of participants to make meaningful contributions toward positive change in their communities, countries, and across the African

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