Desk Review and Resource Mapping | Accountability to Children in Humanitarian Action

Explore two pivotal resources from the Alliance Accountability to Children Initiative, designed to enhance the understanding and implementation of child-centered accountability in humanitarian settings:

1. Child Accountability in Humanitarian Contexts: A Desk Review
This comprehensive desk review unpacks how accountability to children is defined, operationalised, and integrated throughout humanitarian project cycles. Drawing from an analysis of 64 publications, it identifies best practices, barriers, and enablers while emphasising meaningful child participation. The review highlights practical approaches to incorporating children’s voices and addressing their evolving needs and priorities in humanitarian programs. Available in English and French! 

2. Accountability to Children Resource Mapping
This mapping document serves as a curated guide to existing tools, case studies, and best practices on child accountability. It catalogs a diverse array of global and regional resources, offering practical insights into inclusive mechanisms like child-friendly feedback systems, participatory program design, and safeguarding strategies. Each resource is summarised with key focus areas, making it an invaluable tool for practitioners aiming to build robust, ethical, and sustainable accountability frameworks for children in diverse humanitarian contexts. Available as both a PDF and an Excel Sheet in English.