Description
The project is needed to strengthen civil society in Kutina.The main objective of this action " And a child's voice is important", is to strengthen the development of civil society and increase the contribution of social justice, democracy and sustainable development in local community. The project is expected to include a larger number of citizens/volunteers in the civil action. This project is initiated and professionally arranged by themes and activities for children and adults related to children's participation with the aim of educating adults about the importance of respecting children's opinions and active participation of children in Kutina. Children and the population in general will benefit from this project. The network of local ambassadors will encourage children to report problems that are visible in Kutina. In the elementary schools, Mate Lovraka and Banova Jaruga will be arranged school playgrounds. Visible output will be arranged in the school playground that will encourage children to recognize problems in their community and to find solutions in their activism.
Summary of project results
In the "Children's voice also counts" project, both pupils and adults are being prompted to volunteer because of active engagement in changing the reality which they live in. Through the treasure hide and seek game "Geochaching", they have been applying their knowledge of using mobile devices for a particular task by dwelling in the nature at the same time. Through the workshops about tolerance and non-violent dealing with problems, problems that exist in our society have been drawn to their attention, same as the ways of handling them and ensuring that the community which the children live in becomes safer and more pleasant for all. By clearing and decorating the schoolyards and playgrounds with their own efforts, the children have gained the perception that they appreciate other people's jobs more, and they look at the objects which are available for anyone's use from different perspective, same as raising the quality of spending the time in school environment. Through debates and talks about problems which children perceive in their environment, and the suggestions about how they think those problems could be solved, they have been given the possibility that their voice counts, and they can become aware of their ability to influence the changes themselves. By encouraging parents, school employees, and adults in general to contribute in changes for the better in the world they live in, children are also encouraged to volunteer and learn to appreciate that kind of activity in society.
Summary of bilateral results