Big Win's evidence review on violence against children in Africa is available for download (see links below).

Evidence review of violence against children in Africa

Big Win Philanthropy has undertaken an evidence review of the benefits for human and economic development of preventing violence against children. Physical and sexual violence at home, at school and in the community affects around two thirds of all children in Africa and is an economic issue as well as a moral one.

2/3 of children in Africa suffer violence

Brain development is impaired

GDP is reduced by around 3-4%

40-60% reduction in violence is achieved by some prevention programs

Impacts that endure into adulthood include brain impairments, lower cognitive ability, increased mental and physical illness, lower educational attainment and a less productive working life. One long-term consequence is lower national economic growth. Interventions that prevent violence are therefore important economic investments.

The review of evidence (publication date July 2018) is available for download in three forms - as the full report, as a graphical summary and as a one-pager.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE GRAPHICAL SUMMARY.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ONE-PAGER.

The graphical summary is the recommended version for policymakers.