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Véronique, educator, Caritas Mali © Apprentis d'Auteuil

Veronique, an educator committed to child protection in Mali

In Ségou, Mali, many children grow up in contexts marked by violence and poverty. To address these situations, our partner Caritas Mali works through the Action Enfants de Tous (AET) project, which provides children a comprehensive support combining protection, education and socio-professional integration. At the heart of this initiative is the support provided by educators, who work with these children every day. Among them is Veronique, who has been an educator for nearly thirteen years within the AET project and carries out her work with strong dedication.
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Elissa at the UN in Geneva © FAAI

UPR pre-session of Lebanon: Elissa’s experience, from the field to the UN

On the occasion of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Lebanon, we submitted to the United Nations, together with our Lebanese partners the Good Shepherd Sisters and Tahaddi, a joint report on children’s rights focusing on five key themes: education, health, mental health, violence against children and statelessness. It is based on interviews conducted with 74 children including refugee and stateless children, as well as parents and professionals. In November 2025, on the margins of the civil society UPR pre-session, we welcomed Elissa to Geneva, a young woman working for the Good Shepherd Sisters.
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Allan, 13 years old, Cameroon © FAAI

Allan, 13, a journey of resilience

In Cameroon, our partner la Chaîne des Foyers Saint-Nicodème supports children in vulnerable situations, helping them rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Based in Douala, our partner runs centres welcoming children in street situations. Children find there a protective and structured environment where they can return to school, learn vocational skills, rebuild their self-confidence, and envision a sustainable future. It is within this protective and nurturing environment that we met Allan, aged 13, who kindly agreed to share his story and dreams with us.
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Briefing event at the UN in Geneva © FAAI

Taking Action Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Street Situations: FAAI Organises Its First Event at the UN

On 8 December 2025, FAAI organised its first-ever event at the United Nations in Geneva, in partnership with Ms Mama Fatima Singhateh, UN Special Rapporteur on the Sale, Sexual Exploitation, and Sexual Abuse of Children. Bringing together 25 representatives from Permanent Missions, the event aimed to raise awareness among UN Member States about the situation of children in street situations and the urgent need to protect them from sexual exploitation. The initiative was also supported by numerous co-sponsoring Permanent Missions, including South Africa, Uruguay, the European Union, Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, as well as other organisations.
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Apprentice, Birdhouse

FAAI is recruiting a Communications and Marketing intern!

In Geneva, the Birdhouse, our professional integration restaurant for young people who have dropped out of school, continues to grow. To strengthen its visibility and highlight its impact, we are looking for a motivated, creative and committed person to join our team from 2026. This person will also support the overall communication related to FAAI’s activities.
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Children’s Rights Festival, REIPER, Brazzaville, Congo © Apprentis d’Auteuil/Caleb NSIMBA KOUBA

World Children’s Day: children at the heart of mobilisation against violence

This year, on the occasion of World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November, together with several of our local partners, we chose to shed light on the violence experienced by children in street situations. Although the Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms that every child has the right to be protected from all forms of violence, this promise remains out of reach for children in street situations.
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Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil International

Die Stiftung Apprentis d'Auteuil International (FAAI) ist eine 2013 gegründete, als gemeinnützig anerkannte Stiftung, die sich für den Schutz der Kinderrechte, die Bildung und Integration von Jugendlichen in Schwierigkeiten und die Unterstützung von Familien einsetzt und dabei mit lokalen Akteuren zusammenarbeitet, die dasselbe Ziel verfolgen. 

Gemeinsam mit ihren Partnern vor Ort betreibt die FAAI bei den UN-Institutionen Advocacy-Arbeit für die Rechte von Kindern, insbesondere von Strassenkindern. 

Die FAAI ist ZEWO-zertifiziert, ein Schweizer Qualitätslabel, das Transparenz und den sorgfältigen Umgang mit anvertrauten Beiträgen gewährleistet.

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Kinderschutz

Unterstützung von Strassenkindern mit dem Ziel, ihre Rechte zu fördern und sie dauerhaft in die Gesellschaft zu integrieren.
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Integration und Unternehmertum

Berufsausbildung und sozialpädagogische Betreuung für Jugendliche anbieten, um ihnen die Gestaltung ihrer Zukunft zu ermöglichen.
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Begleitung von Familien und Elternschaft

Eltern in ihrem Erziehungsauftrag unterstützen und sie als wichtige Akteure im Kinderschutz befähigen.
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Advocacy-Arbeit

Begleitung unserer Partner bei der Advocacy-Arbeit bei nationalen und internationalen Entscheidungsträgern, um die Einhaltung der Kinderrechte durchzusetzen.
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