Our Achievements of the previous Strategy 2022-2024
In our recent strategic plan 2022 to 2024 a total of 233 girls successfully embarked on a life away from the street. A majority of girls were reintegrated back to their (extended) families, few in children homes. All girls reintegrated started attending formal (primary or secondary) school or vocational training. 21 girls in sponsorship finished their secondary school, and 12 girls finished vocational training. They are currently either supported to further their education, are employed or self-employed.
Caregivers were empowered to provide a safe family environment where their children’s basic rights could be provided for. With RDC support they increased their knowledge on children’s rights and parenting skills, and built their economic resilience.
Through economic empowerment, 130 caregivers / girls who have received cosmetology training and/or business development support are able to provide for their family, i.e. increased their income, have all their children in school, do provide for food and medical expenses if they occur, improving their livelihood security.
Rescue Dada in this way has been able to contribute to the eradication of child poverty and has been successful in creating opportunities for former street connected girls to have a chance for a better and dignified tomorrow.
Rescue Dada Centre continues to champion the rights of children by providing training to child protection actors and institutions, as well as participating in forums that advocate for these rights. The Centre actively engaged in key events such as the International Day for Street Children and the Day of the African Child, using these platforms to raise awareness about the challenges children face and to promote their rights.
Additionally, Rescue Dada Centre participated in Area Advisory Council meetings and other network meetings organized by partner organizations to strengthen collaboration and advocacy efforts.
RDC conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on child rights, protection, and prevention of sexual abuse. A total of 56 participants were trained, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to share within their institutions and target groups.
