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We are an African Organization

that works for the dignity of children.

Some figures to date

28434 Children and youth identified and known
18727

children and youth followed individually

38%

of girls among the identified children and youth

15 Years

Average age of the children and youth identified

62326 services delivered
This is the story of Omar Sow, now 28 years old. As a child, he left school early on to join the Movement of Working Children and Youth (AMWCY)

This is the story of Omar Sow, now 28 years old. As a child, he left school early on to join the Movement of Working Children and Youth (AMWCY)

ECOWAS Care Procedures and Standards for the Protection and Reintegration of Vulnerable Children on the Move and Young Migrants

ECOWAS Care Procedures and Standards for the Protection and Reintegration of Vulnerable Children on the Move and Young Migrants

The West Africa Network for the Protection of Children (WAN) is a vast network of State and civil society actors that has developed, over time, a common methodology for caring for vulnerable children.

The West Africa Network for the Protection of Children (WAN) is a vast network of State and civil society actors that has developed, over time, a common methodology for caring for vulnerable children.

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Recent Articles

Launch of INISA, 2nd round

The Government of the Principality of Monaco (Directorate of International Cooperation) and its partner, the Internat

ISS West Africa and Monaco Strengthen Their Partnership to Support Local Dynamics in the Sahel

A fund to support 45 local initiatives benefiting women, youth, and vulnerable communities

19th Annual Meeting Of The RAO Steering Committee

Welcome to the Annual Meeting of the West Africa Network for Child Protection (WANCP), a regional co

Support to internal displaced families
Through WAN, dozens of displaced families in poverty benefit from economic strengthening in Burkina Faso, for better protection of their children.
Alternative care for children: International Social Service (ISS) builds the capacity of foster families in Burkina Faso
Alternative care for children: International Social Service (ISS) builds the capacity of foster families in Burkina Faso
Donations to Maternity Hotels and CAEDs
As part of the fight against COVID-19, the International Service Social – West Africa (ISS-WA) has made donations to shelters for children difficulties in Burkina Faso.

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