Business Details
34 Years
experience
Empowering Children Through Education and Health Initiatives
We are a dedicated organisation committed to safeguarding the rights of children across Africa. Since our establishment in 1992, we have worked tirelessly to create safer, more inclusive environments for vulnerable children through targeted initiatives in education, health, and economic resilience. Our operations span six countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and Uganda, where we implement community-driven solutions to break cycles of injustice. With over three decades of experience, we specialise in inclusive education programmes that address barriers faced by children with disabilities, while our health initiatives focus on improving access to essential services.Our team of experts combines deep sector knowledge with on-the-ground experience to deliver sustainable impact, evidenced by our successful support for over 186,000 children since 2022. We maintain transparent operations through regular impact reporting and adhere to rigorous accountability standards as a registered UK charity and company. Our approach prioritises collaboration with local partners to ensure culturally appropriate solutions that empower communities to drive lasting change.
Services
Inclusive Education
Child Protection
Health Programmes
Economic Resilience
Community Development
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in international child development projects
- Our community-driven approach ensures sustainable, locally-relevant solutions
- We specialise in inclusive education for children with disabilities
- We maintain full transparency through detailed annual impact reports
- Our work directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals for education
Associations and certifications
- Charity Commission for England and Wales
- Companies House
Services
Inclusive Education
We deliver inclusive education programmes that break down barriers for children with disabilities. Our initiatives train teachers in inclusive methodologies and provide essential learning resources. Operating across six African countries, we ensure children receive quality education tailored to their needs while promoting community acceptance.
Child Protection
Our child protection programmes create safer environments for vulnerable children. We implement community-based safeguarding systems and support children affected by conflict or disability. Through local partnerships, we ensure protection mechanisms are culturally appropriate and sustainable.
Health Programmes
We improve access to healthcare services for children in underserved communities. Our initiatives include providing medical equipment, training healthcare workers, and supporting children with disabilities to access essential services. Programmes focus on long-term health outcomes through community engagement.
Economic Resilience
Our economic resilience programmes empower families to support their children's development. We provide vocational training, microfinance opportunities, and livelihood skills to help communities achieve financial independence and reduce child vulnerability.
Community Development
We implement community-driven development projects that address root causes of child vulnerability. Our approach builds local capacity through training and resource provision, ensuring sustainable solutions that continue beyond our direct involvement.
People
Joseph Munyandamutsa
Project Coordinator
Joseph coordinates inclusive education projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. With extensive regional experience, he implements teacher training programmes and develops accessible learning materials to support children with disabilities.
Questions
What is Chance for Childhood's primary mission?
We work to protect and educate vulnerable children across Africa through inclusive education, health programmes, and economic resilience initiatives.
Which countries do you operate in?
We work in six African countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and Uganda.
How can I support your work?
You can donate directly through our website, participate in fundraising challenges, or support our charity gift programme that provides essential resources to children in need.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, as a UK registered charity, your donations qualify for Gift Aid which increases their value at no extra cost to you.
How do you measure your impact?
We track progress through annual impact reports detailing achievements in education access, child protection, and community development across our operational countries.
Can I volunteer with your organisation?
We offer volunteering opportunities in the UK and occasional field placements. Check our 'Join the team' section for current openings.
