Kenya: Solidarity Center/Union Project International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Country Map

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background In Kenya: 3 million children between 6-14 work Many working children in agricultural sector Work seen as greater benefit than school

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background One-year pilot project completed by Solidarity Center and Unions to: Raise awareness Remove children Enrol them in school

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Objectives Use trade union structure to raise awareness Empower coommunities to return children to school Create sustainable local partnerships

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Most effective method in Africa: Mobilize broad alliance Give emphasis to community-based approach

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Grassroots workshops: Trained 550 personalities Awareness raising actions reached 20,000 people Community Child Labor Committees formed

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements 340 children returned to school 40 micro-finance groups formed 132 self-help groups formed Newsletter produced Awareness-raising at all levels

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements Parents and Guardians Working children Community Teachers Union leaders Participants Estate Managers Others Awareness Raising targets:

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Lessons learned Using trade union strucutre is effective Multi-union approach provides maximum impact Solidarity Center a useful facilitator Approach replicable in other African countries

IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC