CHILD PROTECTION

Child Protection is OCVs core area of focus. OCV has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a residential care provider into a champion of community-based child protection solutions. This shift reflects a bold recognition of the broader systemic and socio-economic factors that lead to child separation and institutionalisation. The organisation acknowledged the limitations of residential care and the greater long-term impact achievable through preventative, family-strengthening, and community-based interventions.

This strategic transition was driven by evidence gathered through community surveys and casework investigations. These demonstrated that many children in residential care had families who, with minimal but targeted support, could provide safe and nurturing homes. This realisation challenged the traditional model and laid the groundwork for a more sustainable, rights-based approach to care