we fight for
EVERY child
We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood.
Our vision
We believe that no child should have to fight for a safe, happy childhood. We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. We don’t work alone. Together with partners like UNICEF, supporters, children and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.
We specialise in ensuring access to inclusive education and safe spaces so that children in Africa can play, grow, learn and thrive.





Over the past 10 years we have…

Supported
170,000
children to access inclusive education

Provided
45,908
hours of safety to children

Helped
21,000
children across Africa since 2019
Recent news
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Global Disability Summit 2025
As the 2025 Global Disability Summit approaches, we asked children what they want their futures to look like. Their responses were clear: they want...
Our impact
Chance for Childhood works in East and West Africa, supporting children to thrive from their early years through to adulthood.
We work in five countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya Ghana and Sri Lanka.

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