Advocacy Through Empowered Communities

Engages in advocacy efforts focused on improving children's education and overall well-being.

Engages in advocacy efforts focused on supporting the education and overall well-being of children.

Collaborates with religious leaders, faith communities, and organizations globally to promote interfaith cooperation, advocate for children's rights, influence policy, and drive social and behavioral change to end violence against children.

Co-developed an Advocacy Guide and Companion Toolkit to strengthen the capacity of faith-based and secular organizations to advocate for children's rights and social change.

Co-launched the second volume of Children in Focus: Reflections from the State and Faith-Based Organizations, contributing to global discourse on children's rights through faith-based insights.

Conducts research to identify intersections between the Convention on the Rights of the Child and major world religions, including a multi-religious study launched in 2019 and ongoing analysis of faith-based contributions to child well-being.

Conducts multi-stakeholder collaboration initiatives promoting children's rights and well-being in over 90 countries since 2008, including partnerships with faith communities, religious leaders, and international organizations.

Facilitated the Ethics Education Programme in collaboration with UNESCO and UNICEF, reaching over 10,000 children and educators across multiple countries to promote moral and ethical development.

Provides online learning opportunities to equip individuals and organizations with knowledge and tools to advance children's rights and well-being through interfaith collaboration.

Leads the annual World Day of Prayer and Action for Children on November 20, a year-round advocacy platform celebrated in over 90 countries with interfaith activities aimed at promoting children's rights and ending violence against children.

Produces an annual report documenting activities, outcomes, and interfaith participation in the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, a recurring global initiative.

Provides direct services to vulnerable children and youth, including those affected by armed conflict, in conflict with the law, engaged in labor, or experiencing abuse and exploitation.

Offers strategic advice and guidance to support Arigatou International’s programs focused on advancing child well-being through interfaith cooperation and ethics education.

Makes recommendations to strengthen collaboration and impact across four global initiatives: the Global Network of Religions for Children, Ethics Education for Children, Prayer and Action for Children, and End Child Poverty.

Advocates for public policies and regulations that support child and family service programs, with a focus on early intervention and prevention for diverse populations.

Conducts ongoing data collection and analysis to assess the impact of public policies and identify service and resource needs of children and families.

Engages in advocacy efforts on behalf of children, focusing on supporting student welfare and educational needs at the elementary school level.

Offers courses, workshops, and technical assistance in child development, health and safety, childcare business management, infection control, medication administration, first aid/CPR, DECA-based resiliency, inclusive learning environments, responsive caregiving, infant-toddler program design, and New York State child care regulations. Provides training in English and Spanish, including via video conference, and supports providers at all stages, especially home-based providers.