Vacnets Virtual Hub

27/03/2024

Did you know that you too can prevent child marriage by playing a video game?

The Ni3 Centre in Uganda hosted by Makerere university, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, pioneered the development & testing of a prosocial video game (PEACE), aimed at changing negative social norms permissive of child marriage among teenage children in Uganda.

Read not about it on our vacnets virtual hub, the central repository for evidence based research on preventation of violence against children.

https://vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences/none-in-three-research-briefs/

25/03/2024

Did you know that you too can prevent child marriage by playing a video game.

Check out this video game approach to preventing child marriage.

https://vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences/none-in-three-research-briefs/

23/03/2024

Collaboration call.

PVAC organisations, ministries, individuals and all stakeholders are welcome to share their evidence reports and resources to the vacnets virtual hub.

This hub is the central repository or promising evidence on PVAC practises.

vacnets.iidcug.org

21/03/2024

This curriculum targeted children aged 12 - 14 years who attended a 12 training session over a period of 3 months. After the 3 months, 1600 children had benefited from the curriculum.

Read more
https://lnkd.in/dyp4khbE

At what age do you think child safe online training should be done and why?

20/03/2024

20/03/2024

Well done Concern for the Girl Child

Since 2019, our Safe Space project in Kamira subcounty, Luweero district, has transformed the lives of nearly 500 young mothers. Through our programs, they've gained valuable skills and resources to build a better future for themselves and their families.

But we can't stop there! With your support, Girls Opportunity Alliance, we can empower even more girls to break free from poverty and reach their full potential.

Donate today and help us continue this critical work!
https://www.gofundme.org/projects/concern-for-the-girl-child/

Every share and repost helps us reach more people and make a difference. Let's work together to unlock the potential of these young women!


Teenagers-Uganda Girls Not Brides Unemployment Ends With Me Youth Initiative - UEYI Children's rights and Violence Prevention Fund

20/03/2024

By harnessing the full potential of technology, we can proactively identify risks, provide timely interventions and create a safer environment for every child.

Read more about this safe online curriculum based intervention aimed at enhancing the protection of children from online child sexual exploitation.

19/03/2024

TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

Our world is rapidly evolving, and so are the tools we use to keep our children safe. The safe online curriculum based intervention in Kenya sheds light on how technology can be harnessed as a powerful ally in preventing violence against children.

The safe online curriculum based intervention by the institute of children studies, terre des Hommes, netherlands and the children aimed at enhancing the protection of children from Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Read more about it here
https://lnkd.in/dyp4khbE

18/03/2024

Our monthly E-news is here.
Here is a summary of how our February 2024 went.

Special thanks to Research plus Africa for walking this journey with us.

Looking forward to March 2025.

13/03/2024

The VaCNets Virtual Hub, developed by the Impact and Innovations Development Centre serves as a comprehensive repository for various forms of evidence, encompassing local knowledge derived from program practice and research.

It aims to highlight effective strategies in preventing VAC in East Africa while fostering a platform for practitioners to connect, exchange knowledge, and learn from existing evidence.

Check it out

https://vacnets.iidcug.org/

29/02/2024

Identifying our primary target group is essential for the success of our initiatives.

Our focus lies on practitioners, recognizing their pivotal role in generating and utilizing practice-based evidence, a cornerstone for ensuring the highest program quality.

Your expertise is crucial to our shared commitment to excellence.

Connect with us today at 👉[email protected] to explore collaborative opportunities and contribute to advancing our collective goals🤝.

28/02/2024

Tumaini Foundation Tanzania has made significant strides in addressing the complex issue of child abuse, successfully reducing the number of children experiencing multiple forms of abuse from 350 at the program's inception to a commendable 66 by its conclusion. 👏

Explore the transformative strategies employed by Tumaini Foundation in this impactful initiative by clicking on the link below. 🔽

https://vacnets.iidcug.org/evidences/tumaini-foundation-practice-brief/

Reducing Violence against Children in rural Tanzania: Results from the skilful parenting & Agribusiness Child Abuse prevention study.