IMPROVEMENT OF CONDITIONS OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH THEIR MOTHERS IN PRISON
These children have no access to education, which is the basis of socioeconomic development. According to the survey recently conducted by 50 investigators among 600 children living with their mothers in prisons in Rwanda are over the age of 3 years. At this age the child should attend school and by law, should not remain in prison.
About You
About You
First Name
Tuyisenge
Last Name
Emmanuel
Website
Organization
ENFANT CHEZ SOI (KIDS AT HOME)
Country
Rwanda, KV
About Your Organization
Organization Name
ENFANT CHEZ SOI (KIDS AT HOME)
Organization Website
Organization Phone
: (+250) 0783285329
Organization Address
Remera, Gasabo Kigali city, Rwanda ,P.O.BOX 1254
Organization Country
Rwanda, KV
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Your idea
Name Your Project
IMPROVEMENT OF CONDITIONS OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH THEIR MOTHERS IN PRISON
Country your work focuses on
Rwanda
Describe Your Idea
These children have no access to education, which is the basis of socioeconomic development. According to the survey recently conducted by 50 investigators among 600 children living with their mothers in prisons in Rwanda are over the age of 3 years. At this age the child should attend school and by law, should not remain in prison.
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Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
In line with the policy which calls for Rwandan Education for All Strategy for Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) that Rwanda has adopted and the 2020 vision, this project has been developed in order to include children living with their mothers in prison. These children appear to have been forgotten by the community they live in prison despite their rights and risk being marginalized. Their future is in jeopardy due to lack of access to education, health care and other necessities which a child should receive.
The nurseries will be established within each institution among the 13 penitential coeducation allow infants to spend less time with other prisoners and spend more time studying and entertainments. The risk of a negative influence by other prisoners will be minimized and the chance to adapt to school life after their release from prison will be increased.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
Yes
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
1. Children's rights are respected and their living conditions are improved
2. Children have access to care and treatment of mentally and physically
3. Prison staff and families of children are sensitized on the rights of children and their ownership has increased
4. The authority at the central level and base has been sensitized and are committed to help find solutions
5. Departments of lines (MIGEPROF, MININTER ..) are committed to finding the solution
6. Children living with their mothers in prison have been included in the Strategic Plan 2007-2011 MIGEPROF after our plea to the latter
Problem
1. Lack of appropriate environmental space for the establishment of nurseries
2. Lack of political awareness and willingness of the authorities regarding the prioritization of the problems of children living in prison with their mothers
2. Lack of community ownership of problems of children living with their mothers in prisons due to the social fabric has been torn by the tragic events of the past experienced by our country
Actions
At the beginning of the project, meetings were held with the authorities at the penitential institutions to identify locations suitable for the establishment of nurseries. Each nursery will be established based on the number of children within each prison. The related data will be provided by the authorities concerned penitential institutions. CHILD AT HOME, in collaboration with MININTER lead this activity.
Identify the number of children at school age, Equip nurseries, buy teaching materials, train teachers, buy dietary supplements, conduct awareness meetings, Purchase of Mutual Health, Putting emissions,Radio,TV…
Results
Children living with their mothers in prison are educated at the same level as children in other schools in Rwanda;
Children living with their mothers in all prisons in Rwanda have access to health care;
The Rwandan community at any level is sensitive to the situation of children living in prisons in Rwanda and committed to contribute to solving their problems.
Children living with their mothers in prison have a balanced diet
Health conditions for children living with their mothers in prisons have improved;
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
To fully maximize the chances of success of our project, it will be essential to establish good mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation. Our Procedures Manual will serve as a good basis for project monitoring. Throughout the project, regular monitoring will be maintained to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency. The mid-term review and completion of the project will be led by CHILD AT HOME, its shareholders and the authorities at penitential institutions to measure the impact of the action.
The organizational structure will be put in place to ensure the internal monitoring and regular evaluation of activities. The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing all the action.
It is intended for internal evaluation and external to the end of the project: Evaluation and Audit and the report will be prepared. The conditions of the commission of the European Union will be fulfilled: eg original receipts will be kept for 7 years after the period of implementation of the project.
The associated action and the local authorities at the prison and will be involved in the project evaluation. The evaluation reports (midterm and end of project) and external reporting and internal audit will be submitted to the commission of the European Union.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
1. Lack of appropriate environmental space for the establishment of nurseries
2. Lack of political awareness and willingness of the authorities regarding the prioritization of the problems of children living in prison with their mothers
2. Lack of community ownership of problems of children living with their mothers in prisons due to the social fabric has been torn by the tragic events of the past experienced by our country
How many people will your project serve annually?
101‐1000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
$100 ‐ 1000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for 1‐5 years
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
No
If yes, provide organization name.
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
No
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
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What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
tree things needed to grow my organization is:
1. To be supported by many Samaritans in order to strengthen Child protection
2. to work with relative departments closely
3. have partnership with international organizations
The Story
What was the defining moment that you led to this innovation?
Rwanda has experienced a tragic past, including the genocide of 1994 has worsened the situation leaving many prisons full of people accused of genocide and related crimes and ordinary crimes, which are added. Among the prisoners there are women who live with their children aged zero to five years. Pregnant women were also imprisoned and give birth in prison. These children are condemned to live in prison. They are extremely vulnerable. They grow up in a prison environment and share the same fate with their mothers. Stripped of almost all their rights, they are victims of the situation and innocent prisoners.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1990 states that a child under the lack of physical and mental immaturity, needs protection and care. In the context of remedying this deplorable situation in which these child are ‘’CHILD AT HOME’’, working to improve the living conditions of children living with their mothers in prison.
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How did you first hear about Changemakers?
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