PESHAWAR: The district administration has reaffirmed its support for the Child-Friendly Communities (CFC) initiative, pledging closer coordination among government departments and partner organisations to improve child well-being and access to essential services. The commitment was made at a district-level stakeholders’ meeting held at the office of the Senior Assistant Director, Local Government and Rural Development Department, Peshawar, under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Peshawar. DLP Report
Representatives of relevant government departments, development partners and implementing organisations shared updates on their achievements, ongoing interventions and future plans. The Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) team also briefed participants on its progress and coordinated efforts to promote child-friendly communities.
The ADC appreciated the stakeholders’ collaborative efforts and assured them of the district administration’s full support for the initiative.
The Senior Assistant Director of the Local Government and Rural Development Department also reaffirmed the department’s support, particularly in birth registration, community mobilisation and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions.
The ADC further said the proposal to include CFC representatives in the District Task Force would be taken up with the relevant authorities.
The meeting stressed the need for stronger interdepartmental coordination and joint efforts to improve child well-being and ensure the provision of child-friendly services at the community level.
