Child Development and Protection

At North Gem Community Development Program, we believe that every child deserves to grow up safe, healthy, and full of potential. That belief forms the foundation of our Child Development and Protection pillar, where we work to ensure that children are not only protected from harm, but are also nurtured to thrive—emotionally, socially, spiritually, and economically.

In a region where poverty, neglect, and social vulnerability threaten the well-being of many children, our approach combines protection, life skills training, education support, and community capacity building to secure brighter futures for the next generation.

What We Do

  • Train parents and caregivers in positive parenting, child protection, and early childhood development.

  • Strengthen community safety nets for vulnerable children, including orphans and those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

  • Provide school retention support for children at risk of dropping out due to poverty, stigma, or gender-based challenges.

  • Offer children and adolescents life skills education to build resilience, confidence, and decision-making capacity.

  • Engage schools, teachers, and community groups in creating safe, nurturing environments for all children.

Impact Achieved So Far

  • 197 parents trained in parenting skills and child protection practices, with 24 certified as Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) to cascade knowledge.

  • 185 children supported to stay in school through education support and follow-up.

  • 200 children trained in vital life skills, including self-awareness, communication, financial literacy, and problem-solving.

  • 22 Aflatoun clubs formed in schools, reaching 660 pupils with training on child rights, social responsibility, and saving habits.

  • 13 Aflatoun clubs received start-up funding totaling KES 660,000, enabling children to launch and manage small income-generating projects.