Community Asset Building and Development Action (CABDA) joins the world in celebrating Day of the African Child, under the theme ‘Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010’. As an organization supporting Orphans and Vulnerable Children, we acknowledge the efforts by Kenya for continued support towards the welfare of children through policy frameworks, education reforms and child protection policies. This year’s theme, “Tracking Impact, Inspiring Action,” resonates with CABDA’s vision of better life for children youth and women in our communities. It aligns with our strategic goal of securing brighter future for children through supporting their education, well being and household economic empowerment.
In 2021, Africa had 650 million children and in 2023 it was estimated that Africa has 40% under 15 years population which is higher than the global average of 25%. By 2055, Africa will be home to around 1 billion children, or 40 percent of the world’s population. This demographic dynamic of Africa calls for increased investment on children to build a better future. Despite the progress made by the Kenya government in shaping the future of children, there are still barriers to learning ranging from poor infrastructure, poverty and child malnutrition .These challenges continue to hinder children’s ability to acquire knowledge, thrive academically and realize their full potential hence the future for many children remaining uncertain in our communities.
Today CABDA joins the world in advocating and calling to action planning and budgeting that will promote improvement of living conditions of children in our communities, evaluate and synergize efforts, implement policies and programmes aimed at protecting and promoting children’s rights in line with the theme.
