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Understanding Street Children in Thika: Trends, Causes, and Solutions

In Thika, there has been a significant reduction in street children, dropping from over 400 in 2004 to approximately 96 today. This data highlights trends and challenges faced by these vulnerable children. Key insights include the ages at which children join the streets, school dropout rates, and the main survival strategies employed. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective intervention. Our analysis aims to implement comprehensive strategies including education, advocacy, and community support, ultimately working towards a brighter future for Thika's street children.

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Understanding Street Children in Thika: Trends, Causes, and Solutions

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  1. Approximately 96 children on streets of Thika, reduction from over 400 in 2004. 70% + reduction Q1. What age do most children join the streets in Thika? a. 0-5 years b. 5-10 years c. 10-15 years d. 15-20 years Q2. When do most children drop out of school in Thika? a. Nursery - Std 1 b. Std 2– 4 c. Std 5- 6 d. Std 7- 8 Street Census Data 2009

  2. Q3. What percentage of children are total orphans on Thika streets? a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 50% Q4. 3 main reasons why children join the streets in Thika Q5. How do the majority of children survive on the streets? (circle the 2 most important) a. Petty Crime b. Collecting Scap Metal c. Carrying luggage d. Begging Q6. What percentage of street children are female? a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40% AfCiC Street Quiz Time!

  3. AfCiC Data & Action

  4. Accurate data analysis • If something doesn’t seem right what do you do? • Check the data! E.g family situations

  5. Implementing data findings & strategy • Street children steering committee, Thika District – Street Families Rehabilitation TF • Comprehensive Strategy with targeted interventions: • Training & Development: drugs, social workers • Local education policy: holding children • Advocacy: Day of Action, Scrap metal action • Services: school feeding, economic programmes, • Research: blind community, disabled, child prostitution

  6. Strategy Implementation: School Feeding “I eat once a day at school. If there wasn’t food I would be back on the streets making money to buy food.” (Dennis, 14 years)

  7. Direct Street Work

  8. Support with: School Registration School Uniform School Items School Fees Home Problems School Problems Teacher Training Before a child drops out! Education, Education, Education

  9. Economic Programmes

  10. Key recommendations • Regular censuses • Pre - Census training & Q • Use local, knowledgeable staff that children have a relationship with • Explore answers you feel are incorrect • Timely analysis, share findings with all • Sharing ownership of data • Implement census recommendations

  11. Any Questions? Contact Details: www.actionchildren.org kenyadirector@actionchildren.org Facebook/ActionChildren Twitter @AFCIC YouTube/ActionChildren

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