Task Force for Child Survival

International Task Force for Child Survival

International Meeting on Child Survival

Child Survival Revolution

Child Survival Development Revolution

Child Survival Unit

Definition: Group foster care in which parenting responsibilities are largely taken over by some form of institution (such as residential nursery, orphanage, or children's home), or therapeutic care over a prolonged period in which the child is in a hospital, convalescent home or the like, without at least one parent living with the child.

Definition: Disorder involving persistent dissocial or aggressive behaviour (meeting the overall criteria for F91.- and not merely comprising oppositional, defiant, disruptive behaviour) occurring in individuals who are generally well integrated into their peer group. | Conduct disorder, group type Group delinquency Offences in the context of gang membership Stealing in company with others Truancy from school

Definition: A group of disorders characterized by an early onset (usually in the first five years of life), lack of persistence in activities that require cognitive involvement, and a tendency to move from one activity to another without completing any one, together with disorganized, ill-regulated, and excessive activity. Several other abnormalities may be associated. Hyperkinetic children are often reckless and impulsive, prone to accidents, and find themselves in disciplinary trouble because of unthinking breaches of rules rather than deliberate defiance. Their relationships with adults are often socially disinhibited, with a lack of ...[+++]normal caution and reserve. They are unpopular with other children and may become isolated. Impairment of cognitive functions is common, and specific delays in motor and language development are disproportionately frequent. Secondary complications include dissocial behaviour and low self-esteem.

child survival fund

In closing, as Canada looks to the role it can play in the protection of children and youth, with a focus on the prevention of human trafficking, early forced marriages, sex trade, FGM, and online abuse of children, focused efforts to support meaningful child participation, robust coordination and collaboration across sectors and stakeholders, multi-sectoral approaches to remove barriers and risks to children's protection are what will ensure that children not only survive but thrive.

With regard to (c), CIDA will continue to deliver on child survival, including maternal, newborn and child health by working to improve access to maternal health care in an effort to reduce maternal and newborn deaths; investing more in child-specific, integrated health interventions, which include immunization, nutritional supplements, and clean water; investing more in the prevention of diseases such as HIV-AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, and in water and sanitation, all of which directly affect mothers and children; strengthenin ...[+++]g sustainable health systems that can provide quality health care to mothers and children; and helping train health care workers to address the needs of mothers and children under the age of five.

To reach our objectives, we have devised a children and youth strategy that focuses on child survival, including maternal health, access to quality education, particularly for girls, and the safety and security of children and youth.

Averting such deficiencies by improving child survival and education can significantly raise economic growth and reduce inequality.