Looking Back: Accessibility in Low Access Areas
On Thursday 19 September I had the honour of coordinating an interactive workshop for our network of child helplines. Designed to support our members, the training focused on fostering the exchange of skills and knowledge to improve accessibility in area with limited access, particularly in communities with restricted technological resources. Hosted online, the “Accessibility in […]
Looking Back: Psychological First Aid
In June I had the privilege of coordinating a three-part training series – “Psychological First Aid” – for our network of child helplines. The training was led by expert speaker Koen Sevenants. Aimed at serving the needs of our child helpline members, these trainings aimed to equip child helpline staff with essential skills and knowledge […]
World Suicide Prevention Day, 2024
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 September each year focuses attention on the issues, helping reduce stigmas and raise awareness among governments, organizations and the general public, giving a singular message: suicides are preventable. Suicide remains a critical […]
Looking Back: Accessibility, Inclusion and Child Helplines
Back in April, I had the privilege of coordinating an interactive workshop – “Accessibility, Inclusion & Child Helplines” – for our network of child helplines. Child helplines are well-positioned to be an accessible, safe and helpful support mechanism for all children. Our motto is “Every Child Has a Voice: We Believe No Child Should Be […]
Looking Back: Advocacy and Campaigning Workshop Series
Over the past few months from February to April, I had the privilege of coordinating a 3-part workshop series on Advocacy and Campaigning for our network of child helplines. Aimed at serving the needs of our members, this training aimed to equip child helpline staff with essential skills and knowledge on how to: Create creative […]
Tackling Online Sexual Exploitation, Child Marriage & FGM in Africa: The 2023 Africa Regional Consultation
Learning Coordinator Laura Holliday reports back on the recent Africa Regional Consultation of Child Helplines
Ukraine Crisis Response: 3-day Workshop in Slovakia
Last week (13-15 February 2023), I took part in a three-day workshop in Bratislava, Slovakia, which we hosted together with UNICEF Slovakia, and which focussed on child helplines and frontline workers supporting children and young people displaced from Ukraine. This was the second in an ongoing series of in-country trainings we have organised as part […]
eLearning Platform: Our Courses
Child Helpline International’s eLearning platform is an exclusive resource for our member child helplines. We’re constantly developing more tailor-made learning resources in consultation with members, partners and subject matter experts – all of which are specifically designed for child helpline staff. Our courses are also available in lots of different languages. This page will be […]
eLearning Platform: Frequently Asked Questions
Child Helpline International’s eLearning platform is available as a resource for our members. Keep reading for our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). How can I find the Child Helpline International eLearning platform? You can access the eLearning platform at elearning.childhelplineinternational.org I have an account but I forgot my password. What should I do? Go to elearning.childhelplineinternational.org Click […]
Mental health: helping the child helpline counsellors to help children and young people
Child Helpline International launches eLearning on Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support A teenage girl called the child helpline, seeking help on behalf of a friend who is 16 years old: “My friend says she just wants to die … please, can you help her?” The girl reveals that her friend has behavioral problems. She has […]