Responding to the Impact of Reduced Funding for CPHA Programming

In times of crises, ensuring the continuity and impact of child protection programming is essential. The Alliance has developed key resources to support advocacy efforts and case management in the face of funding constraints and sudden program changes.
Global Impact of Funding Cuts on Children and their Protection in Humanitarian Contexts
This briefing note is based on a data-gathering exercise led by the Alliance to understand the impact of humanitarian funding cuts on children and their protection. A global survey was completed by 250 child protection practitioners working in humanitarian settings across 55 countries. To complement the survey findings, the Alliance conducted in-depth interviews with five child protection agencies—four international and one national. Together, the survey and interviews provide a global snapshot, combining quantitative insights with qualitative, field-level examples to highlight the severe and multi-layered impact of funding cuts on children’s protection across humanitarian crises.
Advocacy Resource Pack: Positioning Child Protection in Humanitarian Action amid Funding Cuts, Shifting Priorities, and Humanitarian Reform
This advocacy resource pack has been developed by the Alliance to support members in advocating for child protection amid funding cuts, shifting priorities, and humanitarian reform. It is an interactive webpage and will regularly be updated to reflect the evolving context. The information provided is based upon ongoing analysis of the situation and critical information shared by our members and partners. For more information, contact: advocacywg@alliancecpha.org and elspeth.chapman@alliancecpha.org.
Bank of Key Advocacy Messages for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
This resource provides a set of clear, evidence-based messages to strengthen advocacy for child protection in humanitarian settings. It equips practitioners, organisations, and policymakers with the tools needed to communicate the urgency and importance of sustained funding and support for CPHA programming.
Child Protection Case Management Actions for Sudden Programme Closures or Scale-down
When programs face unexpected funding cuts or need to scale down, child protection caseworkers must act swiftly to minimize harm. This guidance outlines critical actions to ensure continuity of care, protect children from increased risks, and support affected communities during transitions.
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