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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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The day ends with a bang. The VAC Survey Report launched. #EndViolence #2018VACSReportLaunch Thank you Partners… https://t.co/FZN9oCEmC2
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“I believe that religion is an asset in helping humanity live well and in safeguarding the rights of the child.” –… https://t.co/Tw52nS2yPQ
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Human trafficking is the 3rd largest crime worldwide. 30% of trafficking victims are children. Let’s… https://t.co/LjXA1Yaj2Z
Posted December 15 at 10:08am
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Posted December 13 at 8:00am
By UNICEF @UNICEF

We gave computers to children in #Chad. Look what they searched for! #GrowingUpOnline https://t.co/FdRZja29LP
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Posted December 13 at 8:28pm
By Gabriella Gillespie @gabyez

Trapped in a #forcedmarriage Yasmine fought back to save her daughter - The AHA Foundation https://t.co/cHwMKvn4Mk… https://t.co/ETD7ICZpXI
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Posted December 12 at 8:40pm
By Population Institute @PopInstitute

It's time to #EndChildMarriage, both in the United States and abroad https://t.co/n7qBo5YaiZ
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Posted December 11 at 5:22pm
By RabbiDiana @RabbiDiana

At @UNICEF for the briefing on the State of the World’s Children 2017, Children in a Digital World. For 71 years… https://t.co/0l0Ls2a0hT
Posted December 11 at 8:22pm
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Prayer and Action attended the UNICEF briefing, State of the World's Children 2017: Children in a Digital World.
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Posted December 7 at 4:10pm
By World Bank Education @WBG_Education

Ending child marriage could generate $3 Billion in annual benefits for #Uganda’s population by 2030… https://t.co/Eat5NQwfAm
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Posted December 7 at 12:30pm
By Because I am a Girl @bcimaGIRL

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Posted December 6 at 6:35pm
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Posted December 6 at 4:30pm
By Against FM @ForcedMarriages

We hope that child marriage can be eradicated worldwide #endchildmarriage https://t.co/DRemuo3WOA
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Posted December 5 at 5:53pm
By Reach A Hand, Uganda @reachahand

Ending Child Marriage Could Generate US$3billion in annual benefits for #Uganda by 2030 - @WorldBankAfrica… https://t.co/DkxIktjR5d
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Posted December 5 at 6:01pm
By Beth Wachtel @WalkTell

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Posted August 10 at 7:00am
By Prayer and Action for Children

"When we are at our best, every action is a prayer, and every prayer is an action. When what we do is inspired by our faith, our action can be more than personal — it can literally be one more “act” in line with the will of the Divine Presence. Likewise, in our faith, we believe that our prayers and meditative practices are not simply interior disciplines; they have an active influence on the outer world." Rev. Keishi Miyamoto. President, Arigatou International.

Find out more reflections on how prayer encourages action by faith communities in Arigatou International newest publication "How Prayer Can Help Build a Better World for Children" #DPAC #prayerandaction

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Posted July 30 at 8:51am
By Prayer and Action for Children

La traite des êtres humains est le troisième plus grand crime au monde! Et une victime sur trois est un enfant. Les enfants peuvent être protégés de cette menace lorsque les gouvernements sont réellement engagés, que des lois protectrices existent, sont appliquées et que les enfants ont des informations pour se protéger contre les abus. Partagez avec nous vos idées et vos actions pour mettre fin à la traite des enfants. #EndHumanTrafficking

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Posted July 30 at 8:41am
By Prayer and Action for Children

La trata de personas es el tercer delito más grande del mundo. Y una de cada tres víctimas son niños y niñas. Los niños y niñas pueden ser protegidos de esta amenaza cuando los gobiernos están realmente comprometidos, las leyes de protección están en su lugar y se hacen cumplir, y cuando niños y niñas tienen información para protegerse del abuso. Comparta con nosotros sus ideas y acciones para terminar con el tráfico de niños y niñas. #FinALaTratadePersonas

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Posted July 30 at 8:37am
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Human Trafficking is the third largest crime worldwide! And one in three victims are children. Children can be shielded from this menace when governments are truly committed, protective laws are in place and enforced, and when children have information to protect themselves from abuse. Share with us your ideas and actions to end child trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking #ENDviolence

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