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Come work with us – we need a technical advisor

We are looking to bring in a Technical Advisor in Public Health & Community Paediatrics to strengthen the thinking behind what we do, particularly at the intersection of children, communities, and health systems. If this feels aligned with you please

Come work with us – we need a fundraising lead

At Children for Health, we’re at an important point in our journey. Over the past 14+ years, our participatory approach to child health literacy and community health promotion has reached educators and organisations in over 190 countries. Children learning, acting,

Children Leading Change

Children are not only learners, they can be powerful leaders for change. In 2025, Ngwenya Central Primary School in Ngwenya village implemented a whole-school anti-bullying initiative that engaged over 700 learners. With the support of Children for Health, students helped

Upcoming Free Webinar

Participatory Approaches in Child Health Literacy From Awareness to Action How do participatory approaches in child health literacy move beyond awareness to support action in schools, households, and communities? Join us for this 90-minute webinar led by Clare Hanbury, Founder

Opportunities for Volunteers & Interns

Interested in contributing to child-centred health promotion? Children for Health welcomes volunteers and interns who want to support participatory, prevention-focused approaches that strengthen health literacy and wellbeing in schools and communities worldwide. Scan the QR code or click to learn

Collaborate with us on Areas of Shared Interest

At Children for Health, we work with a +1 Generation approach, strengthening health literacy in children so that impact extends beyond today’s learners and into the next generation. When children build health knowledge and agency, they influence families and communities

What We’ve Achieved Together

What happens when children are supported to lead on health? Health literacy grows, and so does impact. 14 years strengthening child centred health literacy 190+ countries engaged 51,000+ reached in 2025 Global partnerships, with direct and remote collaboration across multiple

Children for Health has a new CEO!

We are absolutely delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer at Children for Health, Lilanga Hasini Batawalage. Lilanga is a Medical doctor and Public Health Specialist with experience spanning the UK, South Asia, and international development contexts. Her work

Clare Hanbury’s Birthday Appeal!

I’m 65 today and I am handing over my beloved organisation, Children for Health to a new and outstanding CEO. The recruitment process took three months and I am delighted that we have a wonderful new leader. More on her very

Malnutrition Fact Sheet

When a baby or young child does not have enough to eat or does not have enough nutrients then their bodies do not grow as they should. This means they are undernourished. Babies and young children who are not eating