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Chaffin, Josh
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Outcomes for Children from Household Economic Strengthening Interventions: A research synthesis
Traditionally, Economic Strengthening (ES) programmes have focused on the head of the household and were designed on the assumption that any benefits would trickle down to other members of the household including children. Despite this assumption, the imp
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Children and economic strengthening program: Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm
This guide is designed for practitioners designing or implementing economic strengthening (ES) programs in low-income settings that are sensitive to the protection needs and well-being of vulnerable children. The guide provides an overview of key learning
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What do we know about economic strengthening for family reintegration of separated children?
This report looks at economic strengthening (ES) approaches used in family reintegration programs to capture lessons learned. It outlines common ES approaches, their advantages and disadvantages; offers case studies of innovative models; and recommends ke
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The Impacts of Economic Strengthening Programs on Children: A review of the evidence
This document analyses the review of 43 impact studies sought to methodically capture the known impacts of economic strengthening programs (microcredit, skills training, agricultural interventions, etc.) on the well-being of children (0-18 years) in crisi
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The Living Ain't Easy. Urban Refugees in Kampala
This report from the Women's Refugee Commission highlights the constraints and opportunities to improve the livelihoods of urban refugees in Kampala, Uganda. Little is known about the needs of the urban displaced. Urban refugees face multiple challenges t
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No place to go but up. Urban Refugees in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is home to more than 450,000 forced migrants, including 51,300 legally recognized refugees, 417,700 asylum seekers and others in refugee-like circumstances. As part of a year-long study on urban refugee livelihoods, the Women’s Refugee Commis