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08 Mar

Women; Drivers of Economic Growth

In the pursuit for sustainable development, the society; now more than ever, needs growth-oriented and socially inclusive policies that mirror the thirst for equal opportunities for men and women. >>
15 Feb

Skilful Parenting and agribusiness

The environment where children grow up is of major influence on who they become later in life. Children that grow up in a nurturing, caring, safe and stimulating environment will have more chances to develop to their full potential than children who are growing up in a less supporting environments >>
22 Jan

Good parenting as weapon against child labor

In order to put an end to child labor in the cocoa industry in Ivory Coast, ICS-SP will be deploying its training and expertise with regards to parenting. Together with cocoa companies like Mars and Barry Callebaut, the Ivorian government and partner ngo's, we aim to eliminate child labor by 2025. >>
02 Jan

Parenting training in Nepal

The success of the ICS-SP parenting training has not passed unnoticed by other development organisations. Karuna Foundation, an ngo that works in Nepal, has adopted our method. In the past year the first 332 parents have been trained here. >>
17 Oct

Open mindsets and full engagement

The Dutch Caroline Abels, portfolio manager of the Skilful Parenting program, recently traveled to Ivory Coast. Together with colleague Maureen from Kenya she resided in the West-African country for ten days to educate new Skilful Parenting trainers. Dive into her experiences! >>
12 Sep

Combined approach reduces HIV among adolescents

In cooperation with the Dream Innovation Fund and Unicef, we aim to reduce the number of HIV infections among adolescents in rural Kenya and Tanzania significantly. A goal reachable by the implementation of our unique combined approach. >>
29 Jun

ICS-SP wins Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prize

In recognition of ICS’ unique approach of combining evidence-based parenting training with its agricultural program designed for farming families in rural regions of East Africa, the Jacobs Foundation has rewarded the 2016 Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prize to ICS-SP. >>
29 Jun

Positive research results University of Oxford

Research by University of Oxford and partners underlines the positive impact Skilful Parenting has in rural East Africa. >>
29 Jun

Teachers in the school banks

Children are entitled to safe learning environments, at home and in school. Recognizing the importance of the role teachers serve in the lives of children, ICS has started the Lunch and Learn program for teachers. >>

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