Child Participation

Children have the right to participate in matters affecting their lives and should be enabled to give their opinions, and to have those opinions taken into account. Through participation, children learn self-expression, empowerment and ultimately greater self-esteem.  Children are a diverse group and therefore children of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, races, and both genders should ideally be included in a consultation process.

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Save the Children,

Guidelines for good practices in conducting assessments following an emergency.

Andy West and Chen Xuemei,

Outlines the changing vulnerabilities of children in modern China. Underlines the problematic definition of vulnerability in child protection programmes and advocates holistic approaches that integrate child participation in decision-making.

Andy West,

Focuses on the general principles and actions for developing children’s centres in China. Centres would help initiate national child protection services and children’s participation.

Katie Schenk and Jan Williamson,

Practical guidelines emphasizing the importance of and rationale for ethical standards in child-related research. Annexes include country-specific resources and example documents.

Victoria Gonzalez-Rubio,

This document highlights a children’s saving program in the state of Missouri, USA. The five-year initiative focuses on increasing financial knowledge and self-efficacy, as well as saving accounts, among children and parents. The end goal is to increase student engagement in post-secondary education and training.

Jane Chege,

Assessment of pilot programs employing World Vision Community Care Coalition model in Uganda and Zambia.

Louise Melville, British Council, Jordan,

Guidance and examples of group activities which promote development and self-esteem, and the role of the worker in providing activities on a regular basis.

Andy West and Zhang Hui,

A participatory report of concerns raised by children affected by HIV/AIDS in central China. Uses children’s responses to identify child vulnerabilities and suggest appropriate future action.

David Tolfree,

A paper with guidelines for keeping children with families and providing proper care and protection for them. It provides examples and plans for those interested in planning care for separated children.

Save the Children Sri Lanka and Save the Children Canada,

A situation analysis of children in institutional care that includes policy implications and key recommendations.