This project provided a platform for children to actively engage in the campaign against child labor. Implemented as part of the World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) activities, the initiative encouraged children to use their voices, creativity, and advocacy skills to raise awareness about their rights and the dangers of child exploitation. Through public events, media engagements, and child-led discussions, the project amplified young voices and mobilized communities to take action
WDACL, Children Raise Voices – Screaming for a Safe and Healthy Generation (2018)
Project Start Date:
2017
Project End Date:
2018
Geographic Location:
Uganda
Project Beneficiaries:
- Children affected by or at risk of child labor.
- Schools and local communities.
- Policymakers and child rights advocates.
Funding Source(s):
Project Objectives / Goals:
- Provide children with a platform to express their concerns about child labor.
- Raise awareness on child rights through public events and media campaigns.
- Encourage community participation in protecting children from exploitation.
- Support policy discussions on child labor elimination at the national level.
Project Outcomes / Impact:
- Thousands of children engaged in child rights advocacy.
- Public discussions and media coverage increased awareness of child labor issues.
- Community and government commitment to strengthening child protection laws.
This project successfully amplified children’s voices, ensuring their active participation in the fight against child labor.