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Arigatou International - All for Children

All for Children sums up our hopes and dreams and the partnerships we seek to build. All that we do, we do for children… and we work at it with all of our heart, because children deserve nothing less. We believe that all people share in a universal calling to care for all the children of our world, so all of the tools and approaches we offer are designed to bring people together—in all their wonderous diversity—to build a better world for children.

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30 September 2018

The Need for Peaceful Coexistence

Peace is a fundamental component of community development, personal growth, and survival of our planet. At the heart of every faith community, and culture, lies a need to advance peaceful...

29 September 2018

Faith Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean Commit to Protecting Children in the Digital World

Forty five (45) faith leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region including Dominican Republic, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Uruguay...

27 September 2018

UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Religion Nominates Arigatou International to Serve in the Faith Advisory Council

Arigatou International officials, Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, Secretary General, Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and Director, Arigatou International – Nairobi, together with Ms. Rebeca Rios...

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Posted October 16 at 5:46am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
This week's #FaithActionForum in Rome, Italy will bring together a diverse group of faith-based organisations to re… https://t.co/FScavigdIt
Posted October 14 at 3:41pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
The future of #childrenonthemove is tied to our collective effort for a better world. Join us this upcoming week as… https://t.co/4Dn1LHehzg
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Posted October 13 at 8:48pm
By Christo Greyling @christogreyling
3 days to go: Faith Action - Children on the Move #faithactionforum #ChildrenontheMove @ACTAlliance @ADRAIntl… https://t.co/qiEvIWQxGW
Posted October 11 at 8:58am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
"Of the 1 billion young people – including 600 million adolescent girls – that will enter the workforce in the next… https://t.co/4efznqLLYe
Posted October 11 at 7:05am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Under the theme, "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce," this year's #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild seeks to bring togeth… https://t.co/W3WkDwOKU3
Posted October 9 at 4:10pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Enter the @UNICEF School Superhero Comic Contest Today! Click the link for more details- https://t.co/5wsRy8pfCc… https://t.co/IgZc7qRSQN
Posted October 8 at 7:24am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
"Violence in schools – from bullying to sexual harassment and corporal punishment – is sadly common enough to feel… https://t.co/SOMA5Wsaw2
Posted October 5 at 8:15am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
With Sh. Ibrahim Lethome, Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, on the importance of securing the rights of… https://t.co/zTWU7k2ZPU
Posted October 4 at 11:56am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Youth must actively take part in shaping conversations that pertain to their future by effectively participating in… https://t.co/OXZbNj5T74
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Posted October 2 at 9:00pm
By FFEU @FFEUnyc
#UAE will host the #InterfaithAllianceForum in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with international institutions and organi… https://t.co/7V84wnO6bf
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Posted October 2 at 1:14pm
By silverliningkenya @silverlining_ke
Finally ...we got to do it .. #endfgm In the fight against FGM,let’s not leave out the survivors @WorldBankKenya… https://t.co/ZGP2OEwIo2
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Posted October 2 at 1:33pm
By Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali @Mustafa_Y_Ali
At the EIP forum in Zanzibar. Will be speaking about the experiences of preventing violent extremism, with a focus… https://t.co/Vonq1Ifm42
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Posted September 26 at 6:57am
By AFRICA WOMEN OF FAITH NETWORK @AwomenoffaithN
Women should be ambassadors of peace #AWFN2018 https://t.co/2Uv3YuClAS
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Posted October 2 at 12:05pm
By Sadhvi Bhagawati @SadhviBhagawati
So glad to be part of @UNICEF , @ArigatouGNRC , #ShantiAshram & #UAE event @ #Gandhi Smriti #Rajghat on “Protectin… https://t.co/TRloNWd7GJ
Posted October 2 at 10:52am
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GNRC Newsletter, September 2018 - https://t.co/Hvxlo9v0wO https://t.co/gcRDvU7KnW
Posted October 2 at 8:10am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
As we commemorate the #InternationalDayOfNonviolence, let us remember the universal relevance of the principle of n… https://t.co/Hc1MoeELsS
Posted October 2 at 8:05am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
According to General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the… https://t.co/TNroloomgG
Posted October 2 at 7:30am
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Global Network of Religions for Children - Faith Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean Commit to Protecting… https://t.co/9Nl4RycxOQ
Posted October 1 at 10:23am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
@LengaUgaidi seeks to channel youth creativity towards countering the violent extremist narrative. This is a short… https://t.co/lJtR9Rmc4F
Posted October 1 at 7:50am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Happening now; @LengaUgaidi Launch in Nairobi. In attendance is Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, Sh. I… https://t.co/8BRFRIvB7O

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Posted October 14 at 3:57pm
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
The future of #childrenonthemove is tied to our collective effort for a better world for all children irrespective of their ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Join us this upcoming week as we join international and grassroots organizations, governments, GNRC members and friends at the, 'Faith Action for Children on the Move: Global Partners Forum,' as we seek sustainable solutions towards ending violence against children.

#FaithActioFforum
#ChildrenontheMove
#AllforChildren
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Posted October 11 at 8:45am
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Posted October 11 at 7:08am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Under the theme, "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce," this year's #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild will mark the beginning of a year-long effort to bring together partners and stakeholders to advocate for, and draw attention and investments to, the most pressing needs and opportunities for girls to attain skills for employability.

#LetUsEmpowerTheGirl
#girlpower
#Infographic
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Posted October 8 at 7:54am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
As part of the #ENDviolence in school campaign, aiming to engage youth and children on the topic of violence, UNICEF has launched a School Superhero Comic Contest online!

UNICEF is exposing the ultimate super villain, The Silence, that continues to stop billions of people from speaking up and taking action against the injustices of violence in schools. We are calling on GNRC Members, children and youth around the world to create a superhero with the powers to defeat The Silence and keep schools safe.

The winner will work with UNICEF's professional team and partners at Comics Uniting Nations to publish their own comic book. The book will be presented to world leaders at the High-Level Political Forum in July 2019 and distributed to 100,000 schools and millions of children and young people worldwide.

Join the Action Today!
https://weshare.unicef.org/Package/2AMZIFVG6G6G#/SearchResult&ALID=2AMZIFVG6G6G&VBID=2AMZVNPWHB3I

#ENDviolence
#ComicContest
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Posted October 4 at 11:59am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Youth must actively take part in shaping conversations that pertain to their future by effectively participating in the decision making process.

#YouthforChange
#AllforChildren
with End Child Poverty Kirkens Nødhjelp ACT Alliance
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Posted October 2 at 8:04am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
As we commemorate the #InternationalDayOfNonviolence, let us remember the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence and the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.

According to General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the #InternationalDayOfNonviolence is an occasion to share the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

#Nonviolenceday
#PeaceAndLove
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Posted October 2 at 7:26am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
What we are reading;
#EndChildViolence
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Posted October 1 at 8:17am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Happening now;

Lenga Ugaidi Launch in Nairobi, Kenya. In attendance is Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, Sh. Ibrahim Lethome, Secretary General Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), Mustafa Y Ali, GNRC Coordinator in Kenya, Rama Aula, representatives from Kenyan Government, The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies, Brave Program @PeaceCenter_, Epuka Ugaidi, GNRC Members in Kenya, among others.

Lenga Ugaidi na Talanta is an initiative that seeks to channel youth creativity towards countering the violent extremist narrative. This is a short film, poetry, and music competition targeting Kenyan youth under 35 years in the fight against radicalization, violent extremism and terrorism. The first edition of the competition – held in July last year, 2017 – was a success attracting hundreds of youth across the country under one course of fighting violent extremism. This year, the competition begins on October 1, 2018 through to November 16, 2018.

#EndViolentExtremism
#EndChildViolence
#AllforChildren
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Posted September 28 at 1:55pm
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

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Posted September 28 at 1:53pm
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
#FridayMotivation

"Education is a lifelong journey. We never know everything, but we constantly evolve as we learn more about our communities, this ever-changing world and ourselves." – Abdiweli Mohamed, youth leader, Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

#AllforChildren
#Peace
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