African Child Policy Forum

African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is an independent, Pan-African organisation that promotes policy change to advance child wellbeing in Africa. We are guided by The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Our work is inspired by African values and perspectives and informed by African reality and global knowledge. We adopt a child rights approach to the promotion and realisation of child wellbeing.

ACPF undertakes law and policy research and advocacy on the African child. We document children’s life experiences to build knowledge of the African child. By identifying policy solutions and creating space for dialogue and learning, we catalyse linkages between policy and practice. We foster a common voice through alliances and movements for children. Creating opportunities for children to advocate for themselves is important to us.

We work with partners across governments, inter-governmental institutions, multilateral organisations, international and national NGOs, civil society, academics and development partners across diverse sectors.