Child Protection

Inclusive Educaton

Empowerment

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY FOR RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT

The Children’s Advocacy for Rights and Empowerment (CARE) Project aims to strengthen the development and participation of children and youth with disabilities, aged 7 to 25, by mainstreaming programs on empowerment, inclusive education and child protection in schools and communities.

Objectives:

 

  • Facilitate the formation of Children’s Organization, composed of children and youth with and without disabilities.
  • Strengthen SIMON’s advocacy on children’s rights and inclusion through the Children’s Theater Arts Group

 

Who Benefits:

 

  • Children and youth with disabilities with leadership potentials and talents for theatre arts.
  • Non-disabled members of the Children’s Organization who act as disability advocates.

 

Activities:

 

  • Self-Enhancement and Leadership Trainings
  • Participation in Children’s Congress, seminars, workshops and educational trips
  • Community-based activities that include sports fests, socio-cultural events, family day, youth camp and art exhibits.
  • Formation of the Children’s Theatre Arts Group (CTAG)

 

    • Talent screenings
    • Talent workshops and regular practice
    • Development of rights-based performances
    • Presentations in schools, offices, churches and community assemblies

How the Program is Being Implemented:

  • Formation of Children's Organizations

    • Children are nominated by their teachers.
    • Parents must give their consent and provide support to the children.
    • Members: 20 children with disabilities and 5 children without disabilities per area.
    • Children must be willing to participate in workshops and regular theatre practice.

  • Management of Children's Organizations

    • Five (5) core leaders will be selected per area.
    • The core leaders will be in charge of organizing and facilitating the activities in their respective organizations.
    • The Children’s Organization will be under the supervision of the parent support group.
    • Monthly members meetings will be conducted with the advisers.

Contact Us

 

Simon of Cyrene Community Rehabilitation & Development Foundation Inc.

286 Bañag, Daraga, Albay 4501 Philippines

Phone: +63 (052) 4312554