Highlights -

PAN

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GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PAN

Parenting in Africa Network (PAN) consists of

organizations, individuals and institutions keen to

promote skilful parenting practices in Africa, for the

overall wellbeing of children and families.

A majority of active membership is spread across

Eastern and Southern Africa, but we are working

towards gaining ground into North, Central and

West Africa.

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VISION / MISSION

Vision

A society where Children are Parented and Empowered to Reach their Full Potential.

Mission

To facilitate and enable member organizations address policies and practices within their communities, through specific parenting issues that affect African families.

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VALUES

Believe in working and learning through mutual collaboration and a multi-stakeholder approach that is committed to a similar vision.

Are not afraid to challenge views, practices and approaches that negatively affect children and impact on their wellbeing.

Are committed to maintaining high ethical standards, integrity and transparency to our partners and member organizations in the network.

Respect and embrace cultures, faiths, traditions and beliefs that support families to nurture and care for their children.

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COMMITMENT

Acknowledging that parenting is most important in ensuring child wellbeing

Recognizing that there is a limited source of credible materials and information on parenting education and support in Africa,

PAN is committed to provide forums and platforms for learning and sharing information regarding parenting with skills, and knowledge, in order to safeguard children.

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PROGRAMS

Research

Learning and advocacy through partnerships

Pilot evidence based parenting education

programs

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STRATEGIES

Documentation and dissemination

Interactive learning and sharing forums

Periodic newsletter

Strategic partnerships

PAN membership structure

Social media

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CURRENT ACTIVITIES

1. Developing 2013 annual theme

Adolescents with parenting responsibilities

Round table meetings with country chapter members

Collaboration with universities-KU

2013 regional conference on parenting: Malawi

2. Indigenous knowledge on parenting from African culture

3. Triple P parenting approach survey and pilot

4. Integrating parenting education and ECD

5. Review of the AU plan of action for the family.

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THEMATIC FOCUS

Legal and advocacy – the need for and implementation of laws and policies that directly address family strengthening. Activities and programs under the theme address gaps, highlights successes to bring attention to the need for family strengthening.

Education and training –informs development and adaptation of evidence based parenting education approaches, materials and training manuals. Largely in collaboration with PAN’s strategic partners and members. Linking and learning activities will bring together partners and members for experience sharing and further actions for pilot programs or adaptation of lessons learned among members.

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CONT…

Research and documentation- this theme is about the research activities of PAN and is guided by the PAN research agenda which informs annual/periodic research activities. Outcomes of research activities contribute a lot to advocacy efforts in Africa and beyond and ensure PAN is indeed and authority on parenting support.

Psychosocial support –this theme informs programs designed/adapted to benefit parents through training and education. Piloting various approaches for parenting education and support will progress to scaling up through partnerships and collaborations with member organizations

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GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

STEERING

COMMITTEE

PAN

COUNTRY

CHAPTERS

PAN

SECRETARIAT

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WHY COUNTRY CHAPTERS

Better structure in achieving mission & vision

Interest more organizations for membership

Accelerated advocacy at government levels

More focus to country specific issues

Better coordination of PAN activities

Established as part of governance structure

for the Network–general assembly,

representation at the governing board etc.

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BECOME A MEMBERRegional platform for advocacy for the need for skilful

parenting in Africa

Benefit from information, materials and resources for your advocacy work

Receive and contribute to the PAN e-newsletter/ PAN website

Contribute to periodic surveys, research & documentaries

Information exchange with other PAN members through the Parenting Discussion forum.

Participate in PAN conferences, regional events & activities.

Partnership possibilities with members & partners in advocacy of Skilful Parenting at national & regional levels.

Exposure of your organization’s profile in PAN membership database

Opportunity to promote your programs, services and vacancies on PAN’s website- quarterly featured member.

Receive regular updates on parenting issues in Africa.

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