THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD 2009

The Day of the African child is commemorated on 16th June each year. This is in memory of the black children killed in Soweto, South Africa in 1976 while protesting over the poor quality of Education offered by the Apartheid regime. The African Union decides on the theme of each year. This year’s theme is, “Africa Fit for Children: Call for Accelerated Action towards their Survival”.
This theme is based on a declaration made by African heads of state in 2001 on what needs to be done to make the continent fit for her children. They agreed on priority areas as: Enhancing life chances; overcoming HIV/AIDS; realizing the right to education; realizing the right to protection including legal, and protection against violence, abuse and exploitation; and participation of youth and children. As a follow up to the declaration the leaders in 2008 met and made a call for accelerated action to make the Africa Fit for Child a reality.
Most of the schools today, came together to celebrate this day. Each school has a chance to present. Below is Tenderfeet school presenting a song and a poem.

During the celebration there was a lot of fun for the children to enjoy

This two beautiful faces are Emaculate and Shally who are sisters and they attend the Tenderfeet School. There mother is a widow and they live in the Kibera Slums.Sometimes it is very difficult for their mother to meet all their needs.At Tenderfeet, they are able to get two meals a day and Education for free.They also get the School uniform form Tenderfeet.Thanks to all the donors who are making this possible.