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Our Vision

At Proteknôn, we believe every child and young person deserves to be cared for, protected, and supported to contribute to their own wellbeing and others'.

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Our Story

Proteknôn is derived from two Greek words that translate to "in front of" and "child". As our name suggests, we are focused on what children are facing in terms of their care, protection, and wellbeing. In order to do this, we are committed to learning with and from children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities, as well as their caregivers and communities of care.

Founded in 2017, Proteknôn is a women-led team of over 35 child and youth experts with extensive experience in development and humanitarian settings. In 2018, we expanded our presence with Proteknôn Rwanda in Africa, further deepening our commitment to locally led and contextually grounded work. 2026 is the last year of operations for Proteknôn USA and Canada, but Proteknôn Rwanda continues in Africa and beyond as an independent entity.