At the proposal phase, JOFA partners were leading or strongly involved in the Child Protection coordination committees and mechanisms at the national, regional, and district levels in their respective countries. In particular, the partners recognised the important role that district organisations and bodies play in providing child protection services to children, families, and communities.
The project highlighted the importance of supporting district protection and response systems, particularly by strengthening existing identification, reporting and referral mechanisms; Child Protection services; and specialised services (e.g., child helplines and alternative care services). In addition to these responses, the project aimed to enhance risk communication and community engagement plans.