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The Zimbabwe Education Fund Trust (ZIMEFU) conducted an awareness session at Vulindlela Secondary School in Lupane District, Zimbabwe, on 21 January 2026. The session was facilitated by Gibson Mwinde, Assistant Programmes Manager at ZIMEFU, and focused on helping children understand child marriage and its impacts. The programme aimed to raise awareness among students about children’s rights, access to education, and the harmful effects of child marriage. It also highlighted t

On 21 January 2026, CHFG organized an awareness event at Mafi Adiekpe R.C. Basic School in the Central Tongu District, Adidome, Volta Region of Ghana. The session focused on child marriage and teenage pregnancy and was facilitated by Emmanuel Amezah from Concerned Heart Foundation. The aim of the event was to help children understand the dangers of child marriage and early pregnancy. During the session, students learned how these practices can affect their health, education,

On 25 January 2026, an awareness meeting was held at COCIN LCC Bukuru in Gyel, Nigeria, led by Longji Moses Dashal, Project Manager at the West African Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases (WAC-EID). The meeting focused on starting open and inclusive discussions about ending child marriage, with the involvement of faith leaders. Faith leaders play an important role in influencing attitudes and social norms, particularly around long-standing cultural practices such as child

An awareness session on child marriage was held at Green Light Academy in the Filin Governor Narabi district of Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The activity was led by Principal Muhammad Buhari, who engaged directly with students to discuss the harms of child marriage and the importance of protecting children’s rights through education. A total of 31 students took part in the session. The discussion was interactive, with students asking questions and showing genuine

On 18 June 2026, CHFG engaged community elders in Mape Kpekpo, North Tongu District, Ghana, in a dialogue on child marriage and teenage pregnancy as part of the #100daysofaction to child marriage. The visit focused on building shared understanding and encouraging local leadership in protecting children. A total of 400 people participated in the session, and all of them took a pledge to help end child marriage. Simple and clear messages were shared about how child marriage and

On 21 January 2026, PAAenfance RDC organised a school engagement activity at Elimu Bora School Complex in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage. The session aimed to raise awareness among students and teachers about child marriage and to encourage commitment to protecting children’s rights through education and community action. Teachers at the school played an active role in guiding discussions with student

On 21 January 2026, an awareness and pledging session was held at Truth Foundation School, a community health school in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, as part of the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage. The session focused on helping students understand the harms of child marriage and the importance of protecting children’s rights through education and community support. The discussion was led by teacher Hassan Paradise, who guided students through

On 20 January 2026, Agapao Vision DRC organised a large-scale awareness session at the Turunga Institute as part of the global 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage. The programme brought together more than 600 students and 16 teachers, creating a space for learning, dialogue, and collective commitment to protect children’s rights. During the session, participants explored the harmful impacts of child marriage on children’s education, health, safety, and overall well-being

Each year, child marriage affects more than 12 million  girls worldwide. Despite being explicitly targeted under Sustainable Development Goal 5, child, early, and forced marriages remain deeply entrenched across regions. While governments, civil society organisations, and non-profit actors are taking significant steps to prevent child marriage through legal reforms and community interventions, the long-term impact on survivors’ mental and emotional well-being is often overloo

On 12 January 2026, a school outreach session was held at Top Klas Academy in Kabala, Nigeria, as part of the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage. The activity focused on helping students understand the harmful impacts of child marriage and the importance of collective action to prevent it. The outreach prioritised engagement with community schools, recognising that children from low income families are often at greater risk of early and forced marriage. The session was

As part of the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage, a school awareness and pledging session was held on 12 January 2026 at Kuby Crest International School in Kabala, Nigeria. The activity focused on helping students understand the harmful effects of child marriage and encouraging them to take a stand in support of their rights and futures. The session was facilitated by Ms Nafisa Umar, who highlighted the importance of education for girls. She spoke about how access to k

Child marriage continues to harm millions of children despite growing global recognition of its damaging consequences. Rooted in long-standing social norms and gender inequality, this practice persists even as societies progress in other areas. Governments, civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, and individuals across the world are working tirelessly to eliminate child marriage. Yet, lasting change requires robust legal frameworks and effective enforcement. In

On 12th January 2026, Danmasara Primary and Junior Secondary School in Jigawa State became the starting point of a powerful collective movement to end child marriage. The school hosted a community awareness programme that officially marked the launch of #100DaysofAction in Jigawa. This event not only got teachers and students together but also got other school authorites, community leaders, and key representatives from the the Jigawa State Ministry of Women Affairs and the Ji

On 18 January 2026, a Child Marriage Free World awareness event brought together 140 community members, including 95 adults and 45 children, in Luamba Village, Sinda District, Zambia, with 45 participants taking a public pledge to help end child marriage in their community. The community engagement was grounded in the Christian faith and focused on raising awareness about the harmful effects of child marriage and the shared responsibility to protect children’s rights. Village

On 15 January 2026, a community training and school engagement were held in Getengereiriri Community and at Bong’onta Primary and Junior School in Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County, as part of the 100 Days of Action to End Child Marriage. The activities brought together parents, children, community leaders, teachers, and students to strengthen awareness, shared responsibility, and practical action to prevent child marriage. The community session took place in the church compound

On 16 January 2026, Ms Bridget Chauluma, a child rights advocate from Malawi, visited Kachanga Primary School to raise awareness about child marriage, its causes and consequences, and to encourage students to take a pledge against the practice. Interestingly, the children who were engaged asked: “Do boys also face child marriage?” “Can a child return to school after marriage or pregnancy?” “What if someone is already married, can they still be helped?” These questions raised

On 9 January 2026, Scale Up Girls marked the start of its new year activities with a school based engagement at Hassan Memorial Secondary School in Kabala, Kaduna State, as part of the 100 days of action to end child marriage. The visit combined awareness raising with practical support, creating space for learning, dialogue, and commitment to ending child marriage. During the engagement, teachers’ packs and school materials were shared with the school, reinforcing the importa

On 11 January 2026, a community awareness visit was held at Royal Christ Resurrection Power Church in Mafi Dekpoe, located in the Central Tongu District of Ghana’s Volta Region. The engagement focused on raising awareness about child marriage and encouraging collective action to protect children within the community. During the session, church members reflected on the harmful impact of child marriage on children’s education, well being, and future opportunities. Emphasis was

On 15 January 2026, AGAPAO VISION DRC convened a community awareness workshop focused on ending child marriage, bringing together mothers and women who are part of the organisation’s support group. The session created a dedicated space for women to reflect on the realities of child marriage in their communities and to strengthen their role in prevention and protection. The discussion centred on the harms and long term consequences of child marriage for girls, including its im

As part of the 100 days of action, YOUPEDA led a series of community awareness activities across parts of Abuja, Nasarawa, and Kaduna between 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026. The engagement brought together community members, youth, women leaders, parents, and local influencers to deepen understanding of the harms of child marriage and to encourage locally driven action to protect children. The awareness sessions were held in Angwan Mada, Rafin Tagewaya, Angwan Gora, and