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This project aims to improve primary education for 600 disadvantaged children and provide vocational training for 600 youth living alone on the streets. We will reduce the number of children coming to the streets and economically empower 400 families & strengthen relationships between child & parent
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Situation
In our 2009 research children & youth indicated that lack of education was a push factor to the streets. An estimated 1 million children in Kenya are not in school despite free primary education. However, families are required to provide a school uniform, shoes and books, as well as examination fees; consequently many children either do not enrol or drop-out of education due to poverty. High absentee rates from primary education have also been linked to child labour, sickness & parental neglect.
Solution
Street workers will contact children, encouraging them to engage with the shelter, access basic needs & education. Counselling will prepare the children and families for a return home and will be supported with school uniform, educational materials and exam fees, ensuring a return to education. Families will also be supported to engage in Bio-intensive farming & business opportunities to ensure food security & income to support their children in school.