Humanitarian assistance; Save the Children Finland

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Spring 2014:Save the Children applies funding for two operations in 1) Mali and 2) Somalia. Operation in Somalia protects the children from the abuse and violence. As results communities and families are able to create a safe environment to children, children have an acces to local protection services and have the skills and knowledge to protect themselves. Activities: enhancing dialogue, organizing psychosocial trainings, establishing the child welfare committees, direct support, creating child groups and giving trainings to teachers. The financing of the operation is 482 500 euro. Operation in Mali protects the children from the abuse and violence. As a result of the operation communities and families are capable to identify and redirect children to the protection services. Activities: establishing the child friendly spaces, psychosocial support, training of child protection committees and local partrners and co-operation with the local authorities. The financing of the operation is 517 500 euro.