Description
The Child Rights Education (CRE) Phase Up Project empowers children to understand, claim and exercise their rights while strengthening the capacity of families, schools and communities to create safe and inclusive environments for child participation. Building on achievements from the previous phase, the project supports children to actively engage in decision-making processes at household, school, community and national levels.
Project objective
The project strengthens Child Rights Clubs, School Councils and Community Monitoring Teams as platforms for promoting children’s participation, accountability and advocacy. It also equips teachers, community leaders and duty bearers with knowledge and skills to uphold the Children’s Code Act and international child rights standards.
Project implementation and site
The project is implemented in three districts namely:
- Lusaka (Garden and Kamanga)
- Kabwe (Makululu and Katondo)
- Kapiri Mposhi (Ndeke and Kashitu)
Key Focus Areas
- Child rights education and awareness
- Strengthening Child Rights Clubs and School Councils
- Community-based monitoring of children’s rights
- Children’s participation in governance and budgeting
- Capacity building for teachers, parents and community leaders
- Advocacy for improved child protection and service delivery
- Sustainable livelihoods for Community Monitoring Teams
Expected Impact
- Increased knowledge and protection of children’s rights.
- Greater participation of children in decisions affecting their lives.
- Stronger community accountability for child protection.
- Improved collaboration between children, communities and government institutions.