Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

As the Global Partnerships Conference comes to a close, we want to focus on some concrete examples of how our partners are working towards a world where all children can grow up safe, secure, and healthy. Through collaboration, we can strengthen nutrition, prevent diseases, and increase access to opportunities where it’s needed most. Scroll through to learn how our global partnerships are building a better world for future generations. #GlobalPartnershipsConference #GlobalPartnerships #InternationalDevelopment #SystemsChange #SDGs #ForEveryChild Babban Gona Results for Development Tiko CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

At the start of the UK Global Partnerships Conference 2026, CIFF’s CEO, Kate Hampton, emphasised that the role of philanthropy is to support and strengthen the capacity of governments to deliver, led by national priorities, and working in partnership, to place children at the centre. She reminded the audience that, ultimately, it is outcomes for people that justifies work in the development sector, and that if the sector can establish a better way of working, it will be reflected in the improved lives, dignity, opportunities, and joy of children around the world. For this conference, CIFF partnered with the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Government ZA, and British International Investment, to bring together diverse stakeholders to reimagine the future of development cooperation and international partnerships. Follow this link to watch her full presentation: https://lnkd.in/eecTiM55 #GlobalPartnershipsConference #GlobalPartnerships #InternationalDevelopment #SystemsChange #SDGs #ForEveryChild

Whilst the UK Global Partnerships Conference continues in London, global health leaders are also gathering in Geneva for the World Health Organization's 79th World Health Assembly. Alongside this, an official side event hosted by Ted Herbosa, Minister of Health for the Government of the Philippines, brought attention to Violence Against children a critical health concern. Violence against children affects up to one billion children every year, causing long-term hard to physical and mental health. Following this side event, Sophie Hodder, CIFF’s Director of Girl Capital will meet with Dr. Herbosa to discuss one of the most pervasive forms of this violence is child marriage. Today, an estimated 40 million girls are living in marriages or unions formed during childhood, with around 12 million more married each year. Later this year, the Government of the Philippines will host an important convening on the importance of tackling child marriage as a priority for ending violence against children globally. The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation is glad to see this issue being elevated during the World Health Assembly, and to work alongside partners to strengthen the global response to violence against children. Visit CIFF’s website to read our full case study on ending child marriage: https://lnkd.in/eExU9PBb #ChildMarriage #ChildProtection #GlobalHealth #WorldHealthAssembly #GlobalPartnershipsConference

In the opening plenary of the Global Partnerships Conference, Yolanda, representing the Youth Conference Group, shared a powerful reminder of what meaningful partnership must look like in practice. Launching a 10-point plan developed by children and young people across the globe, the message was clear: this reflects the realities and challenges young people face every day and the solutions they are already driving. As Yolanda put it: “We are not passive beneficiaries, we are rightful partners whose expertise is essential to any solution.” “Across contexts, young people are already leading change as innovators, advocates, and problem solvers in their communities. But real partnership requires more than simply listening. Real partnership means trusting young people with influence, leadership, and decision-making power, because the decisions we make today will shape the future.” Alongside clear actions in the 10-point-plan, young people have made it clear what they want from their role in global development. They want: • Power, not only participation • Investment, not inspiration • Protection, not praise • Action, not apathy • Trust, not silence   Click here to read the full 10-point plan: https://lnkd.in/gDUzXqpk #GlobalPartnershipsConference #YouthLeadership #InternationalDevelopment #ForEveryChild #SystemsChange

As the Global Partnerships Conference begins, our collective credibility depends on whether we deliver tangible benefits to people’s lives. CIFF is co-hosting because we know our goal - to create a world where children are healthy, safe and have opportunities - cannot be achieved by philanthropy alone. In the words of Birmingham’s current Poet Laureate, Ayan Aden: "opportunity should be every child's birthright." As put by Kate Hampton, CIFF CEO, as philanthropy, our role is to support and strengthen the capacity of governments to deliver, led by national priorities, and working in partnership to place children at the centre. Ultimately, it is performance for people that justifies our presence. If we can establish a better way of working, it will be reflected in the improved lives, dignity, opportunities, and joy of children around the world. For this conference, we have partnered with the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Government ZA, and the British International Investment, to bring together diverse stakeholders to reimagine the future of development cooperation and international partnerships. Follow this link to watch the full conference: https://lnkd.in/e9XYeXxr #GlobalPartnershipsConference #GlobalPartnerships #InternationalDevelopment #SystemsChange #SDGs #ForEveryChild

As education systems face increasing fiscal pressure, how can financing models evolve to deliver better outcomes for children and young people? Ahead of the Global Partnerships Conference, this conversation offers a timely example of how new financing models are shaping development. In a new episode of Education World Forum Conversations, Eunice Ogolo, CIFFs Director of Africa Girl Capital joins Amel Karboul, Co-Founder and CEO of the EOF, to explore how outcomes-based financing is reshaping education and skills systems. Drawing on real-world examples from India to Sierra Leone, the discussion highlights how aligning funding to results, strengthening government capacity, and improving system-wide accountability can ensure that children have access education and the chance to and thrive. Click here to listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e2iTB57w #EducationFinance #OutcomesBasedFinance #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalEducation #SystemsChange

Sunday Times Giving List: “I’m not doing this for publicity, but to see if I can encourage others to give.” Thanks to the increasing philanthropic giving of our founder, CIFF is able to scale its charitable commitments and accelerate progress towards our goal of improving the lives of children. Humanity has made incredible progress in recent decades, such as reducing child mortality by 60% since 1990 and, in this century, reducing the share of children living in severe deprivation by a third. Progress, however, has not been felt equally. Where a child grows up still shapes their chances: both of survival and their opportunities to thrive. No one should be comfortable with that fact. That’s why we are scaling our philanthropic efforts as we seek to tackle the challenges children face holistically. This means going beyond ‘traditional’ children’s issues - whether it’s strengthening primary health care, enabling opportunities and choice for women and girls or tackling climate change. And we will continue to work with dedicated partners around the world as we collectively ensure that all children have the opportunity to flourish. https://lnkd.in/emxf7Cez Nick Rodrigues | #Philanthropy | #GivingList

🔈Weekend listening: hear from the co-hosts of the upcoming Global Partnerships Conference on ODI Global’s Think Change podcast. Next week, a diverse group of partners is coming to London for the Global Partnerships Conference to reset how we cooperate. For CIFF, we hope this moment will build stronger partnerships to deliver for the world's children. Ahead of the conference, hear from CIFF’s CEO Kate Hampton, alongside Maropene Ramokgopa, Melinda Bohannon, Leslie Maasdorp and hosted by Sara Pantuliano, sharing perspectives on why a fresh, cohesive, shared vision for international partnership is critical. Find the link to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/ed5TqNk3 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | British International Investment #Philanthropy #GlobalPartnershipsConference #InternationalDevelopment

In a compelling new essay for Devex, U.K. Minister of State for International Development and Africa Jennifer Chapman (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) argues that with an annual financing gap of $1.3 trillion in Africa alone, continuing to work in the same way and expecting different results is “no longer defensible.” As economic integration is increasingly used as a weapon of geopolitical competition, the global community must work harder than ever to achieve progress through cooperation, co-creation, and coalition. In the lead-up to next week's Global Partnerships Conference, hosted by the U.K. together with South Africa, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and British International Investment, Baroness Chapman outlines a future where international development and diplomacy are aligned to deliver both impact and influence. For the U.K., this means being willing to convene without controlling, shifting power and resources closer to the countries and local leaders best placed to deliver. By focusing on strengthening domestic systems and unlocking private finance, these new partnerships ensure that low- and middle-income countries act as stakeholders rather than spectators in their own development paradigms. This is the fourth piece produced in partnership with the Children's Investment Fund Foundation as part of our new series, The Next Frontier: Reimagining Financing for Development and Growth, convening diverse global voices to redefine collaboration and unlock capital for future growth. Read the full essay and explore the series: https://lnkd.in/g4TTq8_j #DevexSeries #GlobalDevelopment #DevelopmentFinance #DevelopmentPolicy