As a child rights organization, ACRIF advocates for every child’s right to quality, inclusive education regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, or background. ACRIF addresses barriers faced by marginalized children—including girls, children with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and displaced children—through systemic advocacy, teacher transformation, and accessible infrastructure, turning “leaving no child behind” into measurable reality.
At ACRIF, we champion every child’s right to high-quality, inclusive education and safe play. We deliver evidence-based education and recreational programs that break down barriers for marginalized and vulnerable children. Our programs ensure that every child, regardless of ability, gender, or background, thrives and reaches their full potential. We combine curriculum design, teacher training, and community engagement to build resilient education systems.
ACRIF promotes access to high-quality early childhood education and development programs that strengthen early learning opportunities while fostering children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth.
ACRIF advocate for girls and boys
to have equal access to equitable,
high-quality, inclusive primary
education with a focus on the poor,
underprivileged and vulnerable
children.
ACRIF advocates for young people to gain practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills through tailored programs that empower them to create sustainable employment opportunities for themselves and others.
ACRIF advocates for child-friendly schools that are inclusive, safe, and healthy, providing a protective learning environment for all school-aged girls and boys and promoting their holistic development.
ACRIF advocates through strategic and coordinated efforts to influence policymakers to support equitable, high-quality, and inclusive education, while mobilizing communities to demand better educational opportunities.
ACRIF empowers children through quality, inclusive, and rights-based education that supports lifelong learning, safe play, and holistic development. Through evidence-based programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and community engagement, we remove barriers to learning and help every child—regardless of ability, gender, or background—reach their full potential.
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ACRIF (former ANPPCAN Somaliland) is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls and boys
