Empowering Through Education: Upholding Children's Dignity
At Future Leaders Initiative SL, we firmly believe that education is a powerful tool for upholding the dignity of every child. Under the Pens Up Canes Down initiative, we have developed the Children2Children community support group, a transformative project dedicated to uniting children to address violence in schools, homes, and communities through the lens of technology.
Children2Children (C2C): Fostering Unity for Change
The Children2Children (C2C) initiative is a communal endeavor that provides free ICT (Information and Communication Technology) education to adolescent boys and girls. This initiative, born under Pens Up Canes Down, seeks to empower children to take proactive steps in addressing issues related to education and violence. By equipping them with essential ICT skills, we aim to nurture their personal development and academic growth, paving the way for their future success.
The Vision: Empowering Children through C2C-TV
In pursuit of our mission, we introduced C2C-TV with a resounding vision—Empowering Children. This program is designed to initiate discussions and conduct interviews on topics crucial to addressing violence. The primary focus is to bring together school children to share their perspectives on issues such as corporal punishment, bullying, sexual harassment, intellectual punishment, emotional abuse, neglect, and children's rights and responsibilities.
The Importance of Empowering Children:
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Active Participation: Empowered children are more likely to actively participate in discussions and actions that affect their education and well-being.
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Building Awareness: Education empowers children to understand the implications of violence and equips them with the knowledge to combat such challenges effectively.
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Developing Critical Thinking: Through ICT education, children develop critical thinking skills, enabling them to analyze and address issues related to violence and education.
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Personal Growth: Empowered children are better positioned for personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of academic excellence.
C2C-TV in Action: Hear from the Children Themselves
Watch some of the insightful discussions and interviews conducted as part of C2C-TV on our YouTube channel. Listen to the voices of these young change-makers as they share their thoughts on vital issues affecting them.
