MEET ALAISA
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I decided to join the Child Rights Club because there was a lot of cases of child abuse in my area. I wanted to be part of the team who advocate for the rights of the children in my community. My job is to handle and look out for cases of child abuse, referring those I can’t manage to the Loco Child Protection Team.
The best thing about being involved in the Child Rights Club is that I can get directly involved in the transformation of my community. It is in a sorry state and needs more help.
I love teaching children. I may even become a teacher one day; I love standing in front of the children explaining child rights, their responsibilities and respecting their parents, that makes me happy.
I like that my community has a good nursery and primary school. But I don’t like the fact that some send their children to work at night, selling pancakes, sweet bananas and fish in the markets. This is something I really hate. I want it to change.
As a Child Rights Club, the only way we can change this, is by sensitising parents on the effects of child labour and missing out on school. We hold meetings to tell them about how this will affect their children.
When the parents around me take good care of their children it makes me happy. I like it when they buy them new clothes and meet their other basic needs.
Every week I look forward to learning new things through the Child Rights Club meetings and activities.
The best thing about being involved in the Child Rights Club is that I can get directly involved in the transformation of my community. It is in a sorry state and needs more help.
I love teaching children. I may even become a teacher one day; I love standing in front of the children explaining child rights, their responsibilities and respecting their parents, that makes me happy.
I like that my community has a good nursery and primary school. But I don’t like the fact that some send their children to work at night, selling pancakes, sweet bananas and fish in the markets. This is something I really hate. I want it to change.
As a Child Rights Club, the only way we can change this, is by sensitising parents on the effects of child labour and missing out on school. We hold meetings to tell them about how this will affect their children.
When the parents around me take good care of their children it makes me happy. I like it when they buy them new clothes and meet their other basic needs.
Every week I look forward to learning new things through the Child Rights Club meetings and activities.
Throughout 2022, Alaisa will be telling us what’s happening in her community in Uganda and about the issues that matter to her. We'll hear more about what she's doing to make the changes she wants to see in Loco.
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WHAT IS A CHILD RIGHTS CLUB?
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In Uganda, Children on the Edge support three Child Rights Clubs in Uganda - in Loco, Wandago and Masese 1. These clubs empower children to change their communities for the better.
Child Rights Clubs are given regular workshops on rights, responsibilities, how to work hand-in-hand with local Child Protection Teams and how to prevent instances of child labour, exploitation and abuse. They then take their training out to a wider audience of children in their communities. |
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