Viva is an international
charity dedicated to
changing more children’s
lives to fulfil their God-given
potential
We build and support networks that unite grassroots
churches and organisations to support children. Our work
alleviates the adverse conditions many children face,
providing them with new opportunities and bringing hope to
situations of fear.
Our partner networks are able to leverage their resources
and expertise to provide an effective, long-term response to
the holistic needs of vulnerable children in their
communities and have an impact on local government.
Some statistics demonstrating our impact
Programmes run in 2019
Children reached
Groups connected together
Child-focused outcomes
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Education
Children are educated for life,
with the skills and experience
needed to develop.

Protection
Children are protected from
abuse and danger, knowing
how to keep themselves safe.

Nurture
Children grow up in a safe
and nurturing home
environment.

Opportunity
Children and adults are
changing society such that
children are respected,
valued and have better
opportunities for the future.

Ensuring children complete their education
We locate children who are out of school or are struggling with their education and connect them with learning centres to catch up with education. Other network members will at the same time support families to understand the importance of education.
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Reducing violence against children
We ensure child protection policies and systems are in place, that children know how to recognise dangers and can protect themselves. We work with parents, families and communities that begins to change attitudes and behaviours.
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Preventing sexual exploitation and trafficking of children
We help churches and organisations run community education sessions on how to prevent trafficking, with network members providing safe environments and where children can share their experiences and support each other.
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Strengthening family support and child development
We strengthen families to prevent abuse and to breakdown, and create conditions for holistic development.
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Transitioning institutional care of children to family-based care, fostering and adoption
We work with institutions to move towards temporary care and family based care, and support families to prepare to receive children.
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Reducing discrimination against girls
We locate children who are out of school or are struggling with their education and connect them with learning centres to catch up with education. Other network members will at the same time support families to understand the importance of education.
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Effectively caring for and protecting children in emergencies
We partner with networks and relief agencies to ensure there is a particular focus on child protection and child wellbeing as part of the humanitarian response during and after a crisis.
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Increasing children’s self-esteem and helping them to thrive
We support young people in addressing the growing issues of depression, self-harming, mental health and suicide associated with poor self-image and value, with the aim of increasing their self-esteem and resilience.
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