• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

WE FIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD

  • Latest news
  • Contact us
  • My new icon
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Chance for Childhood HomepageChance for Childhood

We fight for every child

  • About us
    • Our Team
      • Our Staff
      • Our Trustees
      • Our Patrons And Ambassadors
      • Technical Advisors
    • Our Finances
    • Our History
    • Current Jobs
  • Our Work
    • Our Impact
    • East Africa
    • West Africa
    • #OverExposed
  • Get Involved
    • Corporate Partners
    • Funding Partners & Grant Makers
    • London Marathon
    • Give In Your Will
      • Donate In Memory
  • Donate
LATEST NEWS

Consortium for Street Children’s Annual Research Conference 2015

28 November 2015

On Thursday 5th November, Chance for Childhood joined other practitioners, researchers and professionals in London for the Annual Research Conference of Consortium for Street Children. The conference brought together academics and NGOs to address issues relating to the identities of street children under the title “I move, therefore I am not”. Street children’s identities are often outlined by others and perceived to be fixed, so the conference aimed to break down these perceptions and explore the fluidity of these identities and how they can be constructed by street children themselves.

From Chance for Childhood we were able to bring our experiences and knowledge from working in East and Central Africa, but there were attendees representing projects and research from all over the world. The conference was therefore an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and expertise on issues regarding street children, who are some of the most vulnerable children in the world, in order to make future progress in this area.

In particular, we were excited to present our own research from Kisumu, Kenya, where we are helping street-connected children to get back into formal school and into supportive family networks. We found that over half the street-connected children assessed in our study had difficulties communicating, following instructions and in expressing themselves, and therefore recognise the need for children with street-connections to receive extra support to cater to their special needs and enable them to stay in or return to mainstream education.

Throughout the day, as well as observing panel discussions and presenting our research, we attended workshops. One of which we attended discussed conducting inclusive, participatory, child-centred research; this topic is significant as this year we adopt the new set of Global Goals with a heavy emphasis on including everyone in development, leaving no one behind.

At Chance for Childhood we understand the importance of working with children in a way that ensures their participation and contribution. We also take an intersectional approach to our work with street children, whereby we recognise that there are many different factors that have led to these children living the lives they do, and all these angles must be considered when assessing how best to approach supporting them. For us, this means that we are very aware of specific challenges that children with disabilities might face given the level of inclusiveness of her or his environment. However, we found that discussions at the conference were lacking in acknowledgement of the effects of disability on street children, despite the topic’s importance and gaining of recognition in the development sector. This confirms how important it is for us to work on our projects with street children, such as in Kenya, where we can take into account the many contributing factors in their situations, including disability and special educational needs, in order to most effectively reintegrate them into their communities and education systems.

Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on Email
We fight for every child Donate now

Footer

Get our emails

Stay connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Get in touch

01483 230 250


Safeguarding

If you have concerns about a Safeguarding or Child Protection issue, or would like to speak to us about a concern please contact:

Useful links

Our promise to you

Global safeguarding policy

Terms & conditions

Privacy and cookies policy

Complaints policy

Jobs

Gift Shop

Fundraising Regulator logo

Registered address: 3 Fairfields, 26 Green Lane, Cobham, KT11 2NN.
Correspondence address: Chance for Childhood, PO Box 3030, Romford, RM7 1US.
Charity registered in England & Wales no. 1013587. © 2021 Chance for Childhood

We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device. Privacy & Cookies policy ACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT