We are pleased to announce that the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at its Coordination and Management Session of April 2017 adopted the recommendation of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to grant Special Consultative status to our organization, Kids & Teens Resource Centre (K&TRC). The journey to achieving this began in 2013 and we return all glory to God for its successful outcome.
It may please the general public to know that this special consultative status will enable us to actively engage with ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, as well as with the United Nations Secretariat, programs, funds and agencies in a number of ways. Such as opportunities to request the Secretary-General, through the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, to place items of special interest in the provisional agenda of the Council.
It will also entitle K&TRC access to the United Nations and attendance to meetings and as well as to designate official representatives to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the United Nations offices in Geneva and Vienna, conferences and activities of the United Nations and organizations in general.
In addition, this status will enable K&TRC the opportunity to designate authorized representatives to sit as observers at public meetings of ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, General Assembly, Human Rights Council and other United Nations intergovernmental decision-making bodies.
Consequently, in special consultative status, K&TRC is able to submit written statements relevant to the work of the Council on subjects in which we have special competences. These statements may be circulated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the members of the Council and Commissions and other subsidiary bodies of ECOSOC may consult with us due to this Special consultative status.
This status will also offer K&TRC access to use of United Nations facilities, accommodation for conferences or smaller meetings related to work of ECOSOC, access to United Nations press documentation services, use of United Nations libraries.
We thereby use this medium to express our gratitude to the NGO branch of the department of Economic and Social Affairs and most especially our dedicated followers who have supported our vision from early conception in 2002. We are grateful to the Society for AIDS in Africa, ActionAid Nigeria, International HIV & AIDS Alliance, USAID/Pact Nigeria, Society for Family Health, Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Action Health Inc., and numerous others for their technical support.
Your partner in development,
Martin-Mary Falana
Executive Director
Special Consultative Status Granted
Share:
More Posts
Swiss Embassy Strengthens Teachers’ Capacity to Improve Classroom Delivery in Ondo State.
Empowering Teachers for a Brighter Future: Swiss Embassy and K&TRC Collaborate on Teacher Training Program On September 2, 2025, the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with Kids & Teens Resource Centre (K&TRC), successfully organized a one-day teacher training program under the _”Every Child in School”_ project. The capacity-building workshop brought together 200 teachers from public and private primary and secondary schools across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ondo State. Equipping Teachers with Essential Skills The training focused on equipping educators with tools in positive discipline, soft skills development, and digital literacy to enhance classroom delivery and ensure every child remains in school. Guest facilitator, Ms. Maureen Awulonuh, an Academic Consultant and Neuro-Educator, delivered an interactive session on soft skills, highlighting problem-solving, communication, digital literacy, emotional intelligence, and leadership. Positive Discipline and Classroom Transformation Mr. Martin-Mary Falana, CEO of K&TRC, explored the theme “Discipline and Not Punishment,” emphasizing the importance of empathy and positive reinforcement in the classroom. Teachers reflected on their personal experiences and acknowledged the effectiveness of positive discipline in promoting a supportive learning environment. Government Endorsement and Commitment Government representatives commended K&TRC for its continuous impact on education in Ondo State. Pastor Olalekan Adesida, representing
Empowering Young Minds: Breaking the Cycle of Child Labour
At Kidsnteensngo, we are dedicated to providing opportunities for children in Cocoa-growing communities to access quality education and break the cycle of child labour. Through our partnership with SUCDEN Groupe Sucres & Denrees we are working to create a sustainable impact that will benefit these communities for years to come. Our holistic remediation approach focuses on: 1. Education: Providing essential school kits to children, enabling them to attend school regularly and pursue their passions because we believe that children should work on dreams and not in farms. 2. Economic Empowerment: Establishing Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to empower local economies and improve the livelihoods of farmers and parents. This will ensure that parents are able to sustain the education of their children thus allowing the children to learn instead of working to earn to support their parents. 3. Community Development: Engaging local businesses to provide school uniforms, injecting more resources into the community and promoting economic growth. 4. Livelihood support for Farmers: Provision of farm tools and Income Generating Activities (IGA) to boost income and ensure improvements in the standard of living Our partnership with SUCDEN Groupe Sucres & Denrees is making a tangible difference in the lives of
IWPG Signs MOU with Kids & Teens Resource Centre -Educational partnership to spread peace in Africa
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 1(Regional Director Na Hyeong Jeon) on June 21st, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) online with the Nigerian NGO Kids & Teens Resource Centre (Representative: Martin-Mary Falana) to establish a peace education program. Kids & Teens Resource Centre is an NGO officially registered with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) that promotes and supports the activities of governments and stakeholders for the development of children and youth. The signing ceremony was hosted by Chikodili Deborah Ekweozoh, IWPG Washington D.C. Branch Manager. During the event, the two organizations agreed to △ Provide women peace education content and curriculum, △ Dispatch instructors and support management of training, △ Issue certificates of completion and establish a system for post-activities, △ Share guidelines for forming Peace Committees △ Cooperate on international publicity efforts. Martin-Mary Falana, representative of Kids & Teens Resource Centre, said, “I’m very pleased to sign this MOU and I firmly believe this cooperation carries great significance for world peace.” and, “I hope we can spread peace to more women and help change the world.” Na Hyeong Jeon, Regional Director of IWPG Global Region 1, stated, “It is very meaningful to sign
1 thought on ldquo;Special Consultative Status Granted”
american bully
this is a very good blog and i hope im not asking to much to ave you guys take a look at mines and let me know how i can make it better american bully