Family and Community Systems Strengthening
Building safer, stronger and more connected communities
Families and communities carry the daily weight of climate shocks, poverty and limited opportunities. When family relationships are strained and community support systems are weak, children and young people become more vulnerable.
Within the Community Resilience Model, family and community systems are the support structure around recovery. We work with caregivers, families, community groups and local services to strengthen relationships, safeguarding, referrals, inclusion and the local support people rely on during stress and crisis.
Focus areas
- Facilitate positive parenting programs
- Convene community dialogue forums
- Promote gender equality and inclusion
- Support family strengthening initiatives
- Strengthen community participation and collective action
What we do
Our work supports families and communities to create safer, more supportive environments where children, youth and caregivers can thrive.
- Positive parenting and caregiver engagement.
- Community dialogue and norm change sessions.
- Gender equality, inclusion and protection conversations.
- Family strengthening initiatives that improve communication and support.
- Community participation and local problem solving.
- Linkages to services, referrals and trusted community structures where needed.
Who we work with
We work with caregivers, adolescents, children, young parents, women, families, local leaders, community groups and service providers.
What we want to change
We want families to have stronger relationships, safer support systems and clearer access to help so that children, young people and caregivers are better supported through stress, crisis and recovery.
Why it matters
Strong families and connected communities are better able to prepare for, respond to and recover from crises together. Resilience begins at household and community level.
Partner opportunity
Partners can support positive parenting, family strengthening, community dialogue, safeguarding, inclusion and local systems that protect children, youth and families.
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