Written by Jermaine Magethe Children taking part in activities is not just about being present, it’s about being heard, understood, and taken seriously. But what happens when the very words used to include them end up pushing them out? In Child participation, language is more than just a way to talk; it is a […]
Written by Alice Njoki. In many places, children are often seen but not heard. Society usually treats them as silent observers, not as people who can take part in decisions. Mtoto News is breaking this old way of thinking. As a media house focused on children, we are not just telling their […]
New York, 22 September 2024 – World leaders have agreed on a special plan called the “Pact for the Future,” which aims to make our world safer, fairer, and better for everyone. This plan includes exciting ideas like connecting everyone to the internet and ensuring we take care of the Earth for future generations. The […]
As a child, I often feel like my opinions don’t matter. But I believe that when we as kids, are included in decision-making, amazing things can happen! Child participation is not just a buzzword; it’s a powerful way to express ourselves and make a real difference in our communities. Think about it, when we join […]
Imagine a world where children aren’t just seen but heard, where their opinions carry weight, and their voices shape the decisions that impact their lives. This is the essence of child participation, it is the engagement of children in the matters that concern them. Child participation is not just a concept but it is a […]
The Joining Forces Alliance called to action children’s right to participate in matters that affect them. The call was made during the United Nations General Assembly, on 19 September 2023 in New York,USA. Joining Forces agencies sought to mobilize around the Call to Action to demand greater financial investments and political will by governments and […]