Rising Stars: Empowering Children as Leaders

Summary

Prime Trust is involved in inculcating leadership qualities among the children in the slums where Prime Trust is involved with. These parliaments are designed for children between the age of 9 and 14 and encourage them to engage in local, national and international democratic processes. Essentially these children are discussing issues that directly affecting their lives. Through these parliaments we believe that every child should be able to express themselves openly and without fear.

Challenge

The children in the slums do not have good access to quality education as their parents are unable to provide them. The children living in vulnerable condition are not raised well and they do not know their rights. The children are forced to discontinue their studies and sent for employment to support their families thereby losing their opportunity. The ambiance in their area makes the children to pick up bad habits. The children are aware of their rights, political system and environment.

Solution

By running this program, the children start to acquire leadership qualities. The most important aspect of this program is that the children will be made aware of their rights. The children are given information on the political system in India, about the environment. This program helps the children to acquire holistic development.

Long-Term Impact

The long term impact of this program would be to create a potential society who will be assets of our nation.

Resources

http://www.primetrust-org.in

https://www.facebook.com/Childrernparliament

Links:

• Children's Parliament Program