Not Invisible Anymore: Ending the Exploitation of Child Domestic Workers

Project Overview

Baridi Kwa Baridi Women CBO is proud to lead the “Not Invisible Anymore” project, in Conjunction with Busia Beyond Crime in Busia county from 2023. The project is aimed at ending the exploitation of child domestic workers in Busia County with the generous support of Freedom Fund. The project is dedicated to ending the exploitation of child domestic workers through training, offering alternative livelihood opportunities, advocacy, psychosocial support and community engagement to transform the lives of vulnerable children and create a sustainable future for them

Background  

Child domestic workers often endure harsh working conditions, long hours, and limited access to education and basic rights. Many of these children remain invisible to society, their voices unheard. Recognizing this issue, our project aims to bring their plight to light and offer sustainable solutions to prevent exploitation.

Project Objectives

1. Raise awareness about the rights of child domestic workers.

2. Equip vulnerable families with skills and resources to pursue alternative incomes.

3. Advocate for policies that protect children from exploitation.

4. Build community networks to monitor and report cases of child exploitation.

Key Activities

1. Training Programs: Delivered skills training in carpentry, salon work, and tailoring for vulnerable families.
2. Starter Kits: Provided essential tools to graduates of the training programs to kick start their businesses.
3. Community Engagement: Conducted awareness campaigns in schools, community centers, and through local media.
4. Policy Advocacy: Collaborated with the county government and other civil societies organization in coming up with the Busia Children Policy.

Impact

• Over 200 children trained in alternative livelihoods.
• Distributed starter kits to 48 beneficiaries, enabling families to achieve financial independence.
• Raised awareness to community members about the rights of children and against exploitation of children.
• Partnered with other stakeholders to advocate for Busia children policy

Partners/ collaborators

National Government administrative officers

Busia county Government

Directorate of children service

Directorate of Labour

Busia Beyond Crime

Childline Ke

Donor Appreciation

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Freedom Fund for their unwavering support and partnership in ending the exploitation of child domestic workers through the ‘Not Invisible Anymore’ project. Their dedication and generosity have been instrumental in empowering vulnerable children and fostering positive change in Busia County