Watoto Salama Foundation Breaking and Ending Child Labour in Our Communities

 Breaking the Chains: Ending Child Labour in Our Communities

By Watoto Salama Foundation

In many parts of the world—and within our own regions—child labour persists as a hidden crisis. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), nearly 138 million children are still involved in child labour globally, with over 50 million children working in hazardous conditions that harm their health and development (International Labour Organization). At Watoto Salama Foundation, we believe every child deserves a childhood—one filled with education, safety, and opportunity.

 What Is Child Labour?

Child labour isn’t simply helping at home—it involves work that is dangerous, exploitative, or interferes with schooling, including:

• Domestic servitude or street vending
• Hazardous agricultural, factory, or mining work
• Trafficking or forced labour
• Work that deprives children of mental and physical well-being

Why the Risk Is Greater for Children

Children are uniquely vulnerable because:

• They often work without protection in high-risk sectors
• There is no access to safe schooling or recreation
• Families face economic pressures that push them into labour
• Schools, governments, and communities may lack effective child protection systems

 Our Impact at Watoto Salama Foundation

Our intervention is child-centered, community-led, and sustainable. Key initiatives include:

• Community Awareness & Advocacy
  Educating families and local leaders about the dangers of child labour
• Support for Education
  Keeping children in school through scholarships, learning materials, and emotional support
• Economic Strengthening
  Providing skills training and livelihood support for households
• Protection Systems & Safe Reporting
  Establishing local mechanisms for children to report abuse and access help

📈 Our Achievements to Date

• Over 500 families reached with anti-child-labour messaging
• 20+ children withdrawn from work and returned to school
• 30+ households empowered through sustainable income projects

“Child labour perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth, and other social problems.” – Kailash Satyarthi (Education International)

🌍 Why This Work Still Matters

Despite progress—Indonesia and Latin America have seen dramatic reductions—Sub-Saharan Africa continues to carry two‑thirds of the global child labour burden, with millions of children trapped in exploitative work (International Labour Organization). Progress is fragile and easily reversed without continued investment in education, social safety nets, and policy enforcement.

✅ Join Us to Create a World Where Children Can Be Children

How you can make a difference:

• Share this message to raise awareness
• Support our education and protection programs
• Report suspected cases of child exploitation
• Volunteer or donate to help us reach more communities

Every action helps ensure that no child must choose between survival and school.

🔗 Learn More

• ILO–UNICEF Global Estimates of Child Labour 2024
• ILO report: Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally (International Labour Organization)