Emefa Gavor: YDK MOVEMENT Coordinator
Contact: 0289 554 360
On this day, April 12, as the world commemorates International Day for Street Children.The Yen Daakye Movement calls on the Government of Ghana, civil society organisations, individuals and stakeholders concerned about children to work together. And support in the quest to take children off the streets. They are our future leaders.
The Yen Daakye(literally translated as “our future” in Akan-Twi) Movement- an effort by people who heartily advocate for the interests of children which go further to bring about social change on how children are viewed in Ghana for a better future.
The YDK movement supports the theme for this year’s observance- LOUDER TOGETHER, and finds it appropriate as we make the call to join forces today to give voice to the millions of street children around the world whose rights are ignored.
A ‘headcount’ of street children and young mothers in the different parts of Accra, carried out between June and August 2009, categorises 21,140 as street children; 6,000 street babies; 7,170 street ‘mothers’ under the age of 20; 14,050 urban poor children most likely at high risk of coming to the street-(Street Children Statistics, Consortium for street children).
Also, the Yen Daakye Movement calls on Government to increase efforts in providing education, shelter and protection from abuse of the street child. A child on the street has equal rights as any other child. A right to life, protection from abuse, education, nutrition and provided with health care.
The YDK Movement pledges its support to Causes that seek to recognise and place emphasis on the development of children by prioritising their needs. Together we will be louder and we will make greater impact.
