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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.

Meeting Dorcas, formerly in a street situation, an educator and a nurse-educator, who share the challenges and hopes of children living in street situations: In Kinshasa, thousands of children living on the streets are exposed to violence, exploitation and exclusion. Although the Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees protection and dignity for every child, this promise often remains out of reach for those growing up on the streets.

From 13 to 18 October 2025, we brought together our international partners working with children in street situations for a meeting in Dakar, Senegal. Dedicated to supporting girls in street situations, this gathering offered a unique space for reflection and co-construction, with the aim of strengthening the support provided to them within care and protection systems.

Fifteen years after the adoption of Law No. 4-2010 on child protection, the Government of the Republic of Congo has taken a decisive step forward by signing two key ministerial orders essential to its implementation. A major milestone for children’s rights, this progress is the result of years of advocacy efforts carried out in Congo alongside our partner REIPER (Network of Practitioners on the Phenomenon of Children in Street Situations) and in collaboration with UNICEF.

From 14 to 21 July 2025, Brazzaville hosted a historic meeting for our foundation, bringing together for the first time young people supported by our partners from different Central African countries around the same table. Eight young people, aged 16 to 18, from Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, gathered to represent the voices of children living on the streets and in vulnerable situations.

The school year has begun for the 15 apprentices at Birdhouse, our professional integration restaurant in Geneva for young people who have dropped out of school. On this occasion, we invite you to take a closer look at the daily work of the trainers who enthusiastically welcome the new arrivals. Meet Steeve, the social coach; Vanessa, Birdhouse director; Massimo, the head chef; and Julie, the service manager.