3. Key Initiatives 2012 - 2014

WIO will partner with ICGLR governments in adding new ideas and pragmatic solutions for children without parental care in cooperation with universities and NGOs throughout the world. This will lead to the implementation of the 3 main projects :

A: Research, Information and Evaluation

Assistance with national implementation in regard to (inter-)national legal environment by engaging in
education and offering scientific expert solutions.
• Initiate a full study including case studies and
research to the OVC subject
• Bring together a diverse group of experts in child welfare issues yearly, to review progress and gaps identified, including a youth representation.

B: WIO Academy for OVC studies

To build a knowledge centre where all related Children’s Institutions can be trained in consideration to the objectives of the reform/action plans and the children’s rights. Also a training centre for all persons concerned with Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
• Periodical review of national standards, regulations and a supervising and monitoring system for all related institutions and practitioners
• Build and facilitate a training centre in the capital, to address OVC issues by organizing courses, workshops and conferences 

C: WIO Family Programmes

To offer a temporary place of safety for children without parental care and to promote the holistic growth of the child: emotional, cognitive, social, moral and physical.
• Restructure and build family units and reorga- nize homes into family models including a special needs section and a medical facility.
• Step up reintegration activities of children back to the community.