• “And we were shocked to discover that there are over 100,000 unregistered children—in other words, they don't exist.”

    Jeannette and Victor Hugo Meza

  • “We see it as a truly necessary programme, and by enrolling the child, their life is transformed because automatically, by being enrolled, they have the right to all the benefits of a citizen here in Guatemala.”

    Jeannette and Victor Hugo Meza

  • “In Learning Spaces, CarNetNepal collectively works with local government officials, churches, schools, parents, and child-focused faith-based organisations.”

    Christina Rai

  • “Planning together, sharing resources, coordinating effort and acting as one movement rather than as isolated groups. The principle is simple. Collaboration increases impact.”

    Isaac Eleno Saldivar Centurion

Collective Action: Viva mobilises networks of churches and organisations to collectively develop and deliver programmes that have more impact on children’s lives than if they worked alone.

Churches and organisations have a longer-lasting impact when taking collective action together.

Learn More about Collective Action

Collective Action: This section featured presentations from:

  1. Isaac Eleno Saldivar Centurion, Viva Senior Coach, giving an overview about Collective Action in Viva.

  2. Jeannette and Victor Hugo Meza, from Guatemala, sharing about their birth registration programme that helps undocumented children to have an identity.

  3. Christina Rai from CarNetNepal providing an overview of the Learning Spaces run by churcces and organisations that provide holistic care and catch-up education to children in Nepal.

Speaker Presentations

  • Isaac Eleno Saldivar Centurion - Collective Action

    The video presentation as a written article.

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  • Collective Action Slide Summary

    A short summary presentation about Collective Action.

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  • Jeannette Meza and Victor Hugo Moreno - Viva Juntos por la Niñez Association in Guatemala

    Hear how the birth registration initiative 'I exist' was launched after it was discovered that large numbers of children lacked official identity documents and were therefore unable to fully access services such as education.

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  • Viva Juntos por la Niñez Association, Guatemala

    The video presentation as a written article.

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  • Christina Rai - CarNetNepal

    Hear more about Learning Spaces, an after-school programme in Nepal that provides children with academic support, life skills development, social awareness, independent learning opportunities, and psychosocial support in a safe and nurturing environment.

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  • Learning Spaces in CarNetNepal

    The video presentation as a written article.

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Further reading / additional resources

  • Mentors in CarNetNepal's Learning Spaces

    An article about the critical role mentors play in Learning Spaces.

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  • CarNetNepal Impact Study

    A short study on the impact Learning Spaces can have on children’s progress in education.

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  • I exist

    An article about the birth registration programme in Guatemala.

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  • Working together in CAFIs

    An article about CAFIs (family support and child education hubs run in churches in Latin America) and the impact seen when the emphasis shifted to working together as a network of networks.

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  • CAFIs - Impact Article

    An article about the progress and growth of CAFIs, and the increasing impact as networks running these family centres connect with one another.

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Reflect

  • Question 1

    Can you list some of the advantages that can be seen when working in a collective manner, rather than in isolation?

  • Question 2

    Why do you think so many organisations don’t share information and resources with others, or are not willing to work together - and how could you inspire them to think differently?

  • Question 3

    Are there any good resources or programmes you make use of, or have created, that you could share with others for increased impact?

Take Action

  • With whom could you share this information about the importance of working in a more collective way?

  • Are there any impactful programmes in your community you could learn more about to explore possibilities for working collaboratively?

Speakers

  • Isaac Eleno Saldivar Centurion

    Viva Senior Coach

  • Jeannette and Victor Hugo Meza

    Directors of Viva Juntos por la Niñez Association, Guatemala

  • Christina Rai

    MEAL cum Network Coordinator, CarNetNepal

What I have learned…