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Organisation aims and activities: Aims to give needy young people in more than 20 countries a good start in life including basic education, vocational training, nutrition, clothing and medical care as well as community-oriented support to the parents. Another apsect of the work consists in lobbying for children's rights, taking part in campaigns.

Operational level: International

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Child participation, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Economic rights, Education and cultural rights, Environment and habitat, Family and alternative care, Health and welfare, Individual cases of violations, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Malawi, Namibia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia

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Last updated 19/12/2002 07:21:42

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

Kindernothilfe (KNH)