Neil Boothby

Neil Boothby is an American humanitarian and child rights expert. He currently serves as the founding director of the Project on Child and Adolescent Resilience at the University of California, Berkeley. He has dedicated his career to the protection and well-being of children affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, and other humanitarian crises.

Neil Boothby holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master's degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, and a doctorate in human development from the University of Chicago. He has extensive experience working in international organizations, including the United Nations, where he served as the special advisor and first director of the Office of Children and Armed Conflict.

Neil Boothby's work primarily focuses on the psychological, social, and emotional well-being of children affected by war and other crises. He has been involved in developing and implementing various programs and policies to support children's resilience and recovery. He also emphasizes the importance of child protection, education, and community-based interventions to ensure the long-term well-being of children in vulnerable situations.

Neil Boothby has made significant contributions to the field of child protection and humanitarian response. He played a key role in establishing the Child Soldiers Task Force, which aims to address the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. He also co-authored the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, a global framework aimed at promoting family-based care and reducing the use of institutional care for children.

The Project on Child and Adolescent Resilience, directed by Neil Boothby, is an initiative based at the University of California, Berkeley. Its goal is to address the needs of children and adolescents affected by adversity, including armed conflict, displacement, and other emergencies. The project focuses on research, policy development, and practice to promote resilience and well-being among vulnerable youth populations.