To offer vocational training and income-generating opportunities to older child soldiers, empowering them to establish sustainable livelihoods.
Child Soldiers: The main objective of this project is to provide support to child soldiers who are 18 years old or younger and have been involved in armed conflicts. These children are often forcefully recruited or coerced and have suffered both physical and psychological trauma.
Our goal is to offer them a comprehensive support system that includes psychological counseling, education, and vocational training, which will help them reintegrate into society as productive and responsible individuals. We are committed to ensuring that these children receive the necessary care and assistance to help them overcome the challenges they face, and we believe that our approach will have a positive impact on their lives.
Families and Communities: Child soldiers are often reintegrated into their families and communities after their release from armed groups. Our project will work closely with these families and communities to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for the children’s reintegration.
By educating families and communities about the needs and rights of former child soldiers, we seek to reduce stigma and promote acceptance.
Local NGOs and Civil Society: We will collaborate with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups that are already engaged in child protection and rehabilitation efforts. Our project aims to strengthen their capacity to provide specialized support to child soldiers, improving their ability to advocate for policy changes and raise awareness about this issue within the community and at the national level.
Government Institutions: We will engage with relevant government institutions, including the Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Education, and law enforcement agencies, to ensure that there is a legal framework in place to protect and rehabilitate child soldiers. Our project will provide technical assistance to these institutions, emphasizing the importance of creating policies and programs that prioritize the welfare of child soldiers.
Donor Organizations and International Partners: We believe that our project will receive support from donor organizations and international partners in terms of funding and technical expertise, which will greatly contribute to its successful implementation. We are committed to working closely with these stakeholders to ensure a well-coordinated and effective response to the issue of child soldiers in post-conflict situations.
Educational Institutions: Our project recognizes the critical role of education in the rehabilitation and reintegration of child soldiers. We will work with local schools and educational institutions to provide access to quality education for these children, enabling them to acquire essential skills and knowledge for their future.
Healthcare Providers: Child soldiers often suffer from physical and psychological health issues as a result of their experiences in armed groups. Healthcare providers, including hospitals and mental health clinics, will be important partners in providing medical and psychological care to child soldiers as part of their rehabilitation.
Local Businesses and Employers: As part of the vocational training component, we will engage with local businesses and employers to create opportunities for child soldiers to gain practical skills and secure employment. This collaboration will not only benefit the child soldiers but also contribute to the economic development of the post-conflict community.
By targeting these beneficiaries, our project aims to create a holistic and sustainable approach to protecting and rehabilitating child soldiers in post-conflict situations. Through collaboration and comprehensive support, we aspire to ensure a brighter and more stable future for these vulnerable children and their communities.
