At national level
1. They participated in the development of the National Strategy for Growth and
Reduction of Poverty commonly known by its Kiswahili acronym MKUKUTA.
2. In preparation of the Outcome Document: A World Fit for Children and Africa Fit
for Children
3. Participated in the United Nations General Assembly Special Sessions for
Children (UNGASS) on children in May 2002
4. In preparation of a book on participatory approach/involving children in decision
making.
5. In a forum for children on Child Rights and Duties
6. In a forum to formulate 2006 Children’s Motto
7. Developed a simplified child friendly booklet referred to as “Our MKUKUTA
village” on the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty in both
English and Kiswahili.
At regional level children participate in the Junior Council, the Day of the African Child,
in the preparation of The Voice of the Child – 2005 general elections, and other
children’s forums.
At district level they participate in HIV&AIDS seminars and World Day, self-reliance
seminar for children and youths and seminar with Most Vulnerable Children.
Ward and village levels
At this level children have participated in children’s days on entrepreneurship, children
involvement in prostitution, the plight of orphans and other vulnerable children. Children
also participate in children’s clubs. Few said that they participate in family decisions.
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