What we do

Our action

CADE works for lasting continental impact through strategic advocacy, coordination and capacity-building actions.

40 Member organizations Active member organizations in the CADE network
20 African countries African countries represented in the consortium
2024 Year of creation Year the CADE initiative was launched
2026 Constituent GA Constituent General Assembly planned in Tunis

Our objectives

Six strategic objectives for lasting continental impact in favor of children's rights.

01

Federate African organizations

Create a strong continental network of organizations committed to children's rights, fostering exchange and collaboration.

02

Structure coordinated advocacy

Develop joint advocacy campaigns to influence public policies at continental scale.

03

Organize pan-African conferences

Bring together key stakeholders annually to share experiences and define common priorities.

04

Strengthen capacities

Train and support member organizations in their actions to protect and promote children's rights.

05

Promote inclusive education

Support initiatives to guarantee access to quality education for all African children.

06

Ensure child protection

Fight against all forms of violence, exploitation and discrimination against children.

Our areas of intervention

Five priority areas in which CADE focuses its efforts for maximum impact.

Protection against violence — CADE Afrique
Area 1

Protection against violence

Fight against all forms of physical, psychological and sexual violence against children, including early marriage, female genital mutilation and child labor.

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02
Area 2

Access to quality education

Guarantee universal access to inclusive, equitable and quality education for all children, with particular attention to girls, children with disabilities and vulnerable children.

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03
Area 3

Health and nutrition

Improve access to primary healthcare, combat child malnutrition and promote the physical and mental well-being of African children.

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04
Area 4

Advocacy and public policies

Influence policy makers to adopt and implement laws and policies favorable to children's rights, in line with African and international instruments.

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05
Area 5

Children in emergency situations

Protect children affected by armed conflict, forced displacement, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergency situations.

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Our ongoing projects

Concrete initiatives that translate our commitments into field actions.

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