Our Approach

Chariaid International employs Child Aid, a community development approach that prioritizes the well-being of our youngest and most vulnerable global citizens. This initiative recognizes the significance of community involvement in fostering healthy and thriving children. It acknowledges the importance of tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each community within its local context.
From clean water sources to improved sanitation and preschool programs, Child Aid addresses various aspects of community development through a comprehensive framework that considers ten dimensions of development challenges. The basic principle guiding the program is that to create and sustain growth, the people must take charge and become the driving force of change.
Over five years, the Child Aid program intends to empower 3,000 families in a specific geographic area, benefiting approximately 15,000 individuals. The program will ensure sustainable development that nurtures community ownership by fostering active participation and encouraging families to create better conditions for themselves and their children.
Child Aid employs a well-structured approach to engage participant families, with Village Action Groups (VAG) as the program’s central organizing unit. Led by elected coordinators, each VAG comprises 35 to 40 families and is responsible for implementing project activities. Special committees are also formed within the VAGs, working locally to generate new initiatives within their respective areas of responsibility. The program’s framework is based on ten dimensions of development, with emphasis on specific dimensions determined by local needs. For example, if a village lacks proper sanitation, health, and hygiene may be prioritized initially. Child Aid tailors its approach to address context-specific requirements and drive positive change in communities.

The Ten Dimensions of the Child Aid Program

Dimension 01: Family Economy
Equipping families with sufficient skills and training to help them engage in income-generating activities.

Dimension 02: Health and Hygiene
Providing comprehensive training on nutrition, hygiene, and primary health. Educating communities about preventable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and implementing vital sanitation improvements such as latrine construction and other sanitary measures.

Dimension 03: Preschool Education
Ensuring access to quality preschool education for all children. Enhancing existing preschool facilities to fulfill the needs of children as well as providing training and support to teachers to improve preschool programs.

Dimension 04: Children as Active Participants in Society
Establishing and training leaders for organizations for children and young people. Engaging in activities that expand kids’ horizons and give them the self-assurance they need to realize their potential. Utilizing peer trainers to spread knowledge about HIV/AIDS.

Dimension 05: Children at Risk
Establishing committees dedicated to childcare to provide support to at-risk children. Promoting education and awareness to eradicate child labor and securing opportunities for disabled children to access healthcare services.

Dimension 06: Education
Providing specialized teacher training and campaigns focusing on health, hygiene, nutrition, and discouraging early school drop-outs. Encouraging community engagement in vocational training and capacity-building programs.

Dimension 07: Community Development
Facilitating connections between families and available public programs. Actively collaborating with local authorities and other organizations. Advocating for citizenship and inclusivity for all.

Dimension 08: Environment
Arranging nurseries and seed banks and launching reforestation campaigns. Implementing cleanup initiatives and establishing efficient waste management systems. Creating vegetable gardens and workshops to promote organic farming practices.

Dimension 09 &10: Locally
Over five years, families participating in the Child Aid program have realized the power of organized community efforts. The Child Aid model follows a year-by-year approach, with each year building upon the achievements of the previous one.

In the first year, the program prioritizes addressing immediate concerns related to health, hygiene, and education for children.

The second year focuses on empowering families through income generation and enhancing food security.

During the third year, efforts are directed toward the community, including renovating schools, building playgrounds, and establishing communal seed banks.

The fourth and fifth years of the project aim to sustain the development momentum and expand the focus. For example, families who have improved their food security would receive support in developing their market for products at local and regional levels.
Our Commitment

We ensure that there are no boundaries to young people’s aspirations or limits to their potential.