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Newly launched: South African Child Gauge 2024

This 17th issue of the Child Gauge focuses attention on ECD, reflecting on progress since the adoption of the NIECD Policy, and setting an agenda for 2030.

New publication: Early Childhood Review 2024

The SA Early Childhood Review 2024 shows that the situation of young children has worsened in many ways. Now, there is an important window to change course.

Report: Review of child poverty and value of child support grant

Released in October 2023, read the full report or summary of "A Review of Child Poverty and the Value of the Child Support Grant". This research was commissioned by the Department of Social Development.

A highlight of the information provided inside the booklet.

CI and LRC create guide on applying for a child grant without a birth certificate or caregiver ID

Resource: We’ve created an easy guide that explains how to apply for a grant for a child that does not have a birth certificate, or if the caregiver does not have an ID.

Cover of Children's Institute biennual report 2023 - 2024

Children's Institute biennial report 2023 - 2024

Read about our impacts in 2023 and 2024, hear from our Board Chairperson and Director, and meet our team.

Joint press statement: Why are South African classrooms and children becoming fast food billboards?

As civil society organisations committed to food justice, children’s health and education rights, we are alarmed by the handover of McDonald’s-branded desks to Cape Town schools, facilitated by the Minister of Basic Education.

Country report launch: Women Engaged Against Violence Everywhere (WEAVE)

Researchers and activists from South Africa, Australia, India and Nicaragua gathered to launch the WEAVE South Africa country report.

Launch: South African Child Gauge 2024

The South African Child Gauge 2024 makes the case for South Africa to invest in early childhood development to break intergenerational poverty and inequality.