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ERIC Number: ED388731
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 305
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: ISBN-92-3-103096-5
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Working with Street Children. Selected Case-Studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Youth Plus Series.
International Catholic Child Bureau, Geneva (Switzerland).; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France).
Governments have traditionally left the plight of street children and working children, who by some counts number over 100 million, to individuals and nongovernmental organizations, including many religious organizations. As a result, there are a multitude of small, uncoordinated, but highly effective projects throughout the world concentrated in urban areas. The 18 case studies presented illustrate the work carried out by these organizations and demonstrate how rehabilitation can be conducted working with and for children. Part 1, "Reinsertion through Education," looks at seven projects characterized by efforts to ensure the reinsertion of street and working children into their families or mainframe society through education. The four projects in part 2 rely on work rather than education in their efforts. Part 3 describes three projects that concentrate on improving the situation of children by teaching them to use the street environment and by capitalizing on their experiences and practical intelligence. Part 4 concentrates on the administration of projects for street children. The case studies are presented without commentary to form a collection of results and ideas to stimulate imagination and interest, particularly among those responsible for government policies. Valid solutions will come only from strong governmental commitment. (SLD)
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: International Catholic Child Bureau, Geneva (Switzerland).; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France).
Identifiers - Location: Africa; Asia
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A