1. PRESENTATION OF STATISTICS ON AMWCY QUESTIONNAIRE IN 2011/2012 14/09/2014 1

2. Why these questions? 14/09/2014 2 In order to know if the rights are progressing and the WCY’s living conditions are improving To make effective follow-up of AWCY at both national and international level To make adults understand the importance of our movement The questionnaire has been elaborated and tested by the Executive Managerial Group

3. who answered the questions in 2011/2012 ? 14/09/2014 3 6348 WCY 1491 parents or workshop’s masters 1587 grassroots groups 118 Associations 21 countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea.Bissau, Ivory-Coast, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Togo, RDC, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe).

4. Activities of WCY 14/09/2014 4 Training or apprenticeship in workshops or training centres : sewing, carpentry, mechanic, welding, shoe making, tailor, transport, plomber… Individual jobs : all sort of sale, headresssing, clothing, theatre-dance, sculpture, rattan, market gardenning, porter, truck pushers, dye, shoe polishing, fishing, touts, retailer and agriculture, etc.. Domestic helps Jobless or housemaid (help in house chores) Some are working at the same time they are student Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Senegal...

5. Impacts of the AMWCY at the base: Has the AWCY changed anything in your life ? 14/09/2014 5 96.2 % have responded YES 3.7 % have responded NO 0.2 % have not responded

6. Some citations 14/09/2014 6 « because the AWCY helps me to build up my life » seamstress, 15 years old (Benin) « I did not know that a group of people can work together and I am more intelligent than before» Girl, 17 years old (Burkina Faso) « I know the 12 rights and learn how to read and write » Boy, 10 years old (Ivory-Coast) At fist, I only did house chores but now I know how to read and write. House Help, 13 years old (Senegal)

7. Other citations 2 14/09/2014 7 I have been to school, it enables me to come out of my ignorance and I know how to read and write. At first when I fell sick, I cannot be treated, but thanks for the AWCY everything has changed Thanks for the AWCY, we organize dancing, tournaments, and bazzar in order to play. Thanks for my apprenticeship in carpentry, my future is well paved Negative answers 1-I am always well treated. 2-I don’t realize any change, I have no problem.

8. Since you became member of AWCY, have you been enrolled in studies or litteracy courses ? 14/09/2014 8 77.7 % have answered YES 22 % have answered NO 0.3 % have not answered

9. Since you became member of AWCY, has your health improved ( are you less sick)? 14/09/2014 9 87.4 % have answered YES 11.7 % have answered NO 0.8 % have not answered

10. since you became member of AWCY, do you play more than before ? 14/09/2014 10 91.2 % have answered YES 7.5 % have answered NO 1.2 % have not answered

11. Since you became member of AWCY, do you feel you are better protected against violence and misstreatment ? 14/09/2014 11 92.8 % have answered YES 6.2 % have answered NO 1.0 % have not answered

12. Since you became member of AWCY, do you work less hours, and lighter than before ? 14/09/2014 12 89 % have answered YES 9 % have answered NO 2.1 % have not answered

13. Since you became member of AWCY, do you feel you are better respected and listened to: by your bosses or masters ? 14/09/2014 13 83.6 % have answered YES 5.1 % have answered NO 11.3 % have not answered

14. Since you became of AWCY, do you feel you are better respected and listened to : by your family ? 14/09/2014 14 92.7 % have answered YES 2.6 % have answered NO 4.7 % have not answered

15. Since you became member of AWCY,, do you feel you are better respected and listened to by authorities ? 14/09/2014 15 84.7 % have answered YES 6.8 % have answered NO 8.5 % have not answered

16. Since you became member of AWCY, do you feel you are better respected and listened to by the population ? 14/09/2014 16 87.1 % have answered YES 6.1 % have answered NO 6.7 % have not answered

17. Since you became member of AWCY, does it help you to better prepare your future? 14/09/2014 17 93.6 % have answered YES 4.2 % have answered NO 2.2 % have not answered

18. Since you became member of AWCY, do you express yourself and take part in decision making (group, association)? 14/09/2014 18 95 % have answered YES 3.3 % have answered NO 1.7 % have not answered

19. Since you became member of AWCY, do you better satisfy your material needs? 14/09/2014 19 86.9 % have answered YES 11.6 % have answered NO 1.4 % have not answered

20. Do your grassroots group and your association protect children who are migrating to cities and villages ? 14/09/2014 20 88.2 % have answered YES 8.6 % have answered NO 3.2 % have not answered

21. Questionnaire for parents: Does AWCY bring anything to/help children ? 14/09/2014 21 96.5 % have answered YES 2 % have answered NO 1.5 % have not answered

22. Are they respectful, do they behave better? 14/09/2014 22 96.8 % have answered YES 1.7 % have answered NO 1.4 % have not answered

23. Does AWCY help to build up their future ? 14/09/2014 23 92.1 % have answered YES 5.8 % have answered NO 2.1 % have not answered

24. How do you support them ? 14/09/2014 24 Participate and let them take part in activities Advise and supervise WCY Assist financially or in nature to their activities

25. What ideas or advices do you have for AWCY ? 14/09/2014 25 Keep on being the voice of maltreated, exploited, abused, and vulnerable children … Sensitize more in order to enlarge the Association to other children. Support parents or masters in order to make children respect their duties.

26. Some tuition … 14/09/2014 26 The existence of AMWCY in order to satisfy the needs of children and youth. The AMWCY serves as a real weapon in combatting violence, injustice and maltreatment against children. WCY are real ways (footbridge) for recognizing child’s rights.

27. Recommandations … 14/09/2014 27 The impact of AWCY’s action must reach a larger number of children, for many are those dreaming of a brighter future. Communicate results to supporting organizations of AMWCY as well as autorities. Make sure AWCY are run by children, that is to recrute more children in associations.

28. Thanks for your Kind attention … 14/09/2014 28