Every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment
Child Protection
Africa is the world's youngest continent. More than 50% of its population is under 25 years old.
Yet millions of African children grow up in conditions of extreme vulnerability: poverty, armed conflict, child labor, early marriage, violence, and exploitation.
Child protection is an absolute priority for building stable, equitable, and prosperous societies.
L’éducation, premier bouclier contre les violences
Main Threats
African children face multiple threats:
- Child labor
- Early and forced marriages
- Physical and sexual violence
- Child exploitation and trafficking
- School dropout and illiteracy
- Malnutrition and preventable diseases
Statistics
160 million children are victims of child labor worldwide, including 72 million in Africa (ILO).
40% of marriages in sub-Saharan Africa involve girls under 18 (UNICEF).
Chaque enfant mérite protection et avenir
Our Commitment
The Chantal Massembo Foundation acts to protect the most vulnerable children.
- Fighting child labor
- Preventing early marriages
- Access to education for all children
- Protection against violence and exploitation
- Psychosocial support for traumatized children
- Child nutrition and health
Together, we can build a world where every child can grow up safely, learn, and thrive.
Consequences
Violations of children's rights have lasting consequences on the development of societies.
- Cycles de pauvreté intergénérationnelle
- Instabilité sociale et conflits
- Perte de capital humain