Maestral International’s Post

📢 Exciting Project Milestone! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of the second NPA-VAWC (2023/24 – 2028/29) in collaboration with UNICEF Tanzania! Our team at Maestral has made significant strides in updating the situation of violence against women and children (VAWC) in Tanzania. We achieved comprehensive data updates and provided a robust justification for the new plan. We developed a thorough theory of change and results framework, finalized the implementation plan and M&E framework with SMART results, and supported the costing exercise with a focus on feasibility and sustainability. These efforts ensure the NPA-VAWC is well-informed, actionable, and sustainable, guided by INSPIRE and RESPECT Women strategies. Discover more about this impactful project and our other initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz #Maestral #Tanzania #VAWC #SustainableDevelopment #EndViolence #ChildProtection

Maestral’s President, Philip Goldman, gave the keynote address at this year’s International Conference on Adoption Research. Philip shared key insights with attendees on family-centered social policy. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection #SocialPolicy #FamilyStregthening Philip Goldman

Maestral and CTWWC colleagues were present at the International Conference on Adoption Research in Minnesota, USA. The team shared their work on using family-strengthening approaches to ensure safe and nurturing family care and recent research on child well-being and caregiver protective factor outcomes following reunification from residential care. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection #FamilyStregthening #Reunification Beth Bradford Joanna Wakia

Maestral and CTTWC open day 2 of the International Conference on Adoption Research with a presentation highlighting the role of domestic adoption in care reform- examples from Kenya and Guatemala. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection Kelley McCreery Bunkers Sully de Uclés

We are excited to share the completion of Maestral’s project on family strengthening, commissioned by UNICEF and the Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS). Despite delays from the February 2023 earthquakes, we assessed family support services across seven provinces through 73 data collection visits. Our comprehensive technical paper proposes a family strengthening model, framework, and implementation roadmap, tailored to Turkey's context and aligned with global best practices. This work aims to enhance family support services, preventing child abuse and family separation. Discover more about our impactful projects at https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz.

We are proud to share that Maestral’s comprehensive evaluation of Belize's Child Protection System with UNICEF has been nominated for UNICEF's top evaluations of 2023! Our team assessed the existing structures and procedures of the CPS, highlighting areas for improvement and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The evaluation's findings will guide UNICEF’s Belize Country Programme and strategy, ultimately enhancing child protection services in Belize and similar contexts. Explore the evaluation brief, policy brief, and full report on UNICEF’s website: https://lnkd.in/eugUvK-h For more on our impactful projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz.

📢 Maestral International's May Newsletter is here! Dive into our latest updates on advancing #GenderEquity in care reform, preventing adolescent pregnancy in Angola, and driving impactful change in Latin America and the Caribbean. 🔍 In this edition: ✨ Gender Equity in Care Reform: Discover the importance of addressing gender issues in care reform and learn about key risk factors and solutions. 🤰 Understanding Adolescent Pregnancy in Angola: Explore the complex social issues influencing adolescent pregnancy through a gender lens. 🌎 Spotlight on Latin America and the Caribbean: Learn about our impactful projects with UNICEF in Belize, the Dominican Republic, and more. Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eHqpfJyS Join us in creating a safer, more inclusive world for all children. #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #ChildProtection #InclusiveDevelopment #CareReform #Newsletter