ACLIC — Addis Child-Led Initiatives CoalitionACLIC

Our story

How ACLIC came to be

Founding

ACLIC was initiated in August 2025 by children together with the Organization for Social Development (OSD). It launched with more than 50 member structures and its executive organs already formed.

Growth since

The coalition has continued to add member structures since, and works alongside the child parliament and partner organizations.

Recommendations submitted to the United Nations

ACLIC submitted recommendations to the United Nations — before the coalition was even a fully defined and government-registered structure.

Mission

To ensure meaningful participation of children to influence decisions, policies and systems and contribute to efforts of creating inclusive society where every child's rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Vision

The coalition envisions:

Creating a unified and empowered platform for children where their voices are meaningfully included in decision making processes to drive change and influence decisions that affect their lives in a space where every child is safe, respected and protected.