Over a hundred years of research proves institutional care is harmful to children, and that family and community care is better for children. Our advocacy team have produced and collated a range of publications relating to deinstitutionalisation, child care reform, and specific global regions.
This study details the human rights violations in institutions for children, including deprivation of liberty and, in certain cases, torture.
This publication is presented in three parts. Part 1 discusses how seeing Haitian children as part of a complex and beautiful social system can inform best practices in child care reform. Part 2 highlights eight organisations working towards family-based care and the preservation of families and communities. Part 3 provides inspiration for collective action and transformation.
This document aims to ensure many more EU citizens benefit from EU funding for inclusion; and to prevent the misuse of EU funds.The purpose of this checklist is to ensure EU funds in the 2021-2027 programming period contribute to independent living and inclusion in the community. More specifically, the checklist supports desk officers to check […]
Read our recommendations on the European Commission’s legislative proposal of 14 June 2018 for a regulation establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession III (IPA III).
Read our publication from the Opening Doors campaign: ‘The use of EU policies and funding for deinstitutionalisation reforms in 2014-2020’
How the EU can support the transition to family and community based care in the next Multiannual Financial Framework
This paper is the result of an inquiry into whether theory of change is helpful or unhelpful for planning systems change.
Transform Alliance Africa responds to key questions about deinstitutionalisation in an African context.
This guide has been prepared for policymakers and those who need to learn more about deinstitutionalisation for children.
Why the EU must apply the same principles of strengthening family and community based care in the framework of its external action to realise the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure that the 2030 agenda meets its promise to leave no one behind.
