19.09.2002 - Source: American University of Cairo - Forced Migration and Refugee Studies

Rädda Barnen, Swedish Save the Children ("Report on the Situation of IDPs and Refugees in Northern Sudan: Findings of an exploratory study September 2002 (by Gina Bekker)") [#12484],  [ID 13111]

"Rädda Barnen (RB), operational in Sudan since 1983, focuses on sponsorship of indigenous
NGOs working with marginalised children. Street children and children in conflict with the
law are the main target groups for RB sponsored activities. Training and dissemination of
information on the UN CRC to the judicial system, education, police, army, social welfare
and community constitutes another area for RB supported activities. Landmine awareness for
children and other community members started in Kassala area will continue to cover other
areas in southern Sudan.
OLS southern sector: Rädda Barnen provides psycho-social support to children affected by
ware and conflict in Bahr Al Ghazal, Upper Nile and Eastern Equatoria. RB works toward
establishing community-based and sustainable development programmes. Activities include
tracing, reunification, follow-up, demobilisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of child
soldiers, advocacy on protection, support to basic education, development of communitybased
rehabilitation for children with disabilities, promotion of girls education and, capacitybuilding
of community-based psychosocial structures."

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