“The work we do doesn’t just solve problems for today—it helps entire communities become stronger and more hopeful for the future.”
The Child Friendly Communities (CFC) program, located in Uttar Dinajpur, continues to address critical issues in health, nutrition, education, and child protection across some of the region’s most disadvantaged villages.
By working alongside women, children, young people, community leaders and local government, CINI helps communities identify challenges, protect vulnerable children and create lasting change.
CINI Australia’s continued funding of CFC since 2012 has supported the development of a skilled and dedicated team. The team has been instrumental in designing and implementing this innovative program.
Identifying Key Issues
CINI strengthens the capacity of local government, community groups and frontline workers to identify vulnerable families, address shared priorities and monitor progress in ensuring everyone’s rights are upheld.
Protecting Children and Supporting Families
At the heart of this program are women and children. By participating in decisions that affect their lives, they become leaders in building more inclusive communities where marginalised and disadvantaged families are supported.
Empowering Mothers to Shape Their Children’s Futures
Young mothers are encouraged to understand and access their right to quality health services, from pregnancy, through childhood and into early adolescence. Health, hygiene, nutrition, good feeding practices and reproductive health support the wellbeing of the whole family.
The Power of Education
Many of these children will be the first generation to go to school. Keeping children, especially girls, in school is the most powerful way to prevent child labour, child trafficking and early marriage.
Our Impact
229
Communities
68,000+
People reached
571
Children at risk identified
1,400+
People connected to government schemes and benefits
Your Impact
$50 a month
Can train peer leaders to identify vulnerable children not in school.
$100 a month
Can help women understand and access quality health services.
$5,000
Can help the CFC team to reach an additional 12 remote villages.
Help build brighter futures for children today
Your support can help communities protect children, empower women and create lasting change.