MOC was in a consortium with Mashambanzou Care Trust, St Alberts Mission Hospital and Justice for Children Trust which was funded by Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). The consortium spear headed the implementation of the Putting Children First project in Mbare, Hopley, Glen-Norah, Mabvuku, Tafara, Caledonia and 6 wards in the districts of Centenary and Muzarabani. The interventions included the establishment of child-led committees, community movements, and support groups for parents and guardians. Training sessions on business management empowered vulnerable households and GBV survivors to establish income-generating activities (IGA), with some achieving self-reliance. Psycho-social support camps and back-to-school campaigns have supported children affected by abuse or school dropouts, while emergency funds have facilitated access to health, legal, and educational services for survivors. The project has also engaged traditional and religious leaders, fostering discussions on harmful practices and promoting child protection. Advocacy efforts have been strengthened through grassroots policy discussions, interface meetings, and the development of position papers addressing critical issues like child marriages and education system flaws.

The project focused on three objectives to achieve the planned goal:

1. Community and household behaviour will positively be influenced, and harmful cultural and religious beliefs and practices will be challenged. Income generating activities will be promoted for vulnerable households and youth in order to provide additional income that can allow them to prioritize child protection.
2. Children and youths in targeted communities will have improved knowledge of rights and commitment to their responsibilities towards the community, the environment and themselves.
3. Barriers to accessing rights and services will be reduced through engagement with duty bearers; services will be made more easily available to communities through information dissemination and easier protocols.