By Joan Townsend | Executive Director, Retrak America
Street children in Africa not only suffer the physical hardships of hunger, cold and exploitation, they also suffer from stigma. Children from Chisomo Children's Club took to the streets recently with a powerful message. Seventy children and staff marched through the center of Blantyre and its neighboring town of Limbe. Waving banners, singing and playing drums, they attracted the attention of passersby who stopped to watch them perform street drama. Their message:
"It's not by choice that we're on the streets. We too are human beings with dignity and potential"
The children performed at places where people are used to seeing them. As they acted out their scenes, they asked the audience to give their suggestions and advice for their lives. Afterwards, one lady commented:
"This has made me realize that these children are not pests. They are just like any other children with skills and potential".
Thank you for supporting the children at Chisomo through your generous donation to Retrak. We hope that you'll continue to suppor our vital work so that more and more children can realize their potential and discover their worth.
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