Cities for Children

We are opening 2023 by reflecting on how far we’ve come. We are proud of our milestones in protecting the #righttochildhood. This year, we resolve to reach even more children, bringing them learning, safety and joy. #citiesforchildren #playfullearning #milestones

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We’re launching Phase II of Manzil, our digital Social-Emotional Learning platform, in partnership with the Federal Directorate of Education. This 7-week course supports girls in 20 schools to map goals, reflect, and design their futures.

Can understanding be built without sharing a language? In a recent UK session, a 4-year-old led her own play through actions and repetition. By following her lead, we saw confidence and agency grow. Sometimes, the most important thing a child builds is belief in herself.

In Karachi, our Bulbulon ka Science session turned curiosity into joy. With @itacecorg at Sanjha Vehra, children explored bubbles by making, chasing, and questioning them. It wasn’t about right answers, but about confidence, curiosity, and shared discovery through play.

Growth is a two-way street. In a recent coaching reflection, Bari Saathi Abrish shared how she has grown as a leader by creating spaces where even the quietest children feel confident to engage. Her journey shows how mentorship builds confidence in everyone involved.

Happy New Year from all of us at Cities for Children!

As we look ahead to the new year, you can help us continue our work. Donate at citiesforchildren.co/donate From all of us at Cities for Children, wishing you a warm and joyful Christmas. 🎄💛

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On International Migrants Day, we reflect on what “home” means for children still waiting for one. This festive season, your support helps turn these moments into lasting impact. Donate: citiesforchildren.co/donate/

Last week in Karachi, we launched a new phase of Seekho Sikhao Sakhi with a canvas painting and reflection session for our Bari Saathis. Through art and dialogue, senior mentors explored identity, communication, and empathy, showing how mentorship helps girls grow into leaders.

Today, we celebrate the hearts that show up for children, our volunteers! Their time, care, and smiles help Cities for Children create safe, playful spaces where every child can grow, learn, and feel loved. Thank you for making this possible.

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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. We’re getting ready to open more doors to learning, play. From refugee children in the UK to out-of-school children in Pakistan, your support helps them feel safe, joyful, and valued. Donate: citiesforchildren.co/donate/

This Giving Tuesday, your kindness can reach refugee children in the UK rebuilding confidence and out-of-school children in Pakistan taking their first steps back into learning. Your gift helps a child feel safe, joyful, and seen. Donate: citiesforchildren.co/donate/

Our Baray Saathi are learning to guide gently, but the Chotay Saathi are expert negotiators! ❤️ These moments show how strong these bonds are—peer mentorship is all about trust, connection & joy.

Children tell us what they need if we listen. In our work with @almustafa_trust, girls drew what makes them feel safe, happy, or free, from being with their mothers to dancing in the rain to standing quietly among flowers. Their words remind us why the Right to Childhood matters.

One year ago, over 100 governments at the Global Ministerial Conference in Bogotá pledged to end violence against children. In Pakistan, this vision lives through Maar Nahi Pyaar, our call to replace punishment with compassion and fear with understanding. #RightToFeelSafe

“I drew clouds because I like clouds a lot, and I really like being a Big Partner.” For children once out of school, learning again can feel like sunlight after rain. Through peer-led models, we see how care and connection help every child catch up and thrive.

At the @PCESAQE 16th Annual Convention, our Baray Saathi from the Seekho Sikhao Saathi (SSS) programme shared powerful policy recommendations on how education can better prepare young people to lead, create, and thrive.