Action Against Child Labour (ILO, 2000, 356 p.): 4. Alternatives to child labour: Checklist 4.3 Measuring the impact of action programmes

Action Against Child Labour (ILO, 2000, 356 p.)

4. Alternatives to child labour

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		INTRODUCTION
		4.1 STRATEGIES IN EDUCATION
		4.2 PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN FROM ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE GROUPS
		4.3 EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS
		4.4 WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY MONITORING
		4.5 LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCE: PLANNING ACTION PROGRAMMES
		Checklist 4.1 Identifying target groups and selecting children
		Checklist 4.2 Planning vocational skills training programmes
		Checklist 4.3 Measuring the impact of action programmes

Checklist 4.3 Measuring the impact of action programmes

Summary of benefits to participating children:

Removal from hazardous working conditions
Safer working environments
Reduced working hours thanks to participation in programme activities
Education (literacy/numeracy/mathematical skills, non-formal/ equivalency/remedial education)
Vocational skills
Non-formal education certificates necessary for access to formal education or employment at an appropriate age
Better job prospects
Better behaviour
More discipline
More rest and recreation
Good communication skills
Good concentration
Better health, cleanliness
More self-confidence and self-esteem
Aspirations for the future
Wider perspectives

Impact on family:

Parents learn literacy and/or vocational skills, benefit from counselling and medical check-ups
Parents/family benefit from credit schemes by taking loans to establish small businesses
Formation of parents' self-help groups
Siblings benefit from attending programme activities with target children

Impact on community and society:

More awareness and understanding of child labour problems, the rights of the child, the value of education for children
Village/community committees and vigilance groups working on child labour issues and prevention of child labour exploitation in the communities
Policy adoption and replication of models of child labour interventions in schools, provincial plans and strategies on women's and child labour issues, and expansion of primary education.