Looking Back: Securing Sustainable Support
A Presentation and Q&A on Sustainable Fundraising for Child Helplines
Back in September, I had the privilege of coordinating two workshops titled “Securing Sustainable Support: A Presentation and Q&A on Sustainable Fundraising for Child Helplines” for our network of child helplines. The training was led by expert speakers Jana Ledvinová, Director, consultant and lecturer, and Jan Kroupa, Founder, lecturer and consultant from the Czech Fundraising […]
Regional Consultation of Child Helplines in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA)
Dubai, 12-14 November 2024
This week, I’ve been in Dubai as part of the coordinating team for the Regional Consultation of Child Helplines in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region. The city’s vibrant energy perfectly reflected the passion and commitment of the people gathered. We were united by one goal: to elevate and amplify the voices of […]
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 […]