2. Approximately 96 children on streets of Thika, reduction from over 400 in 2004. 70% + reduction Q1.What age do most children join the streets in Thika? a. 0-5 yearsb. 5-10 years c. 10-15 yearsd. 15-20 years Q2. When do most children drop out of school in Thika? a. Nursery - Std 1 b. Std 2– 4 c. Std 5- 6d. Std 7- 8 Street Census Data 2009

3. Q3.What percentage of children are total orphans on Thika streets? a. 10%b. 20%c. 30%d. 50% Q4. 3 main reasons why children join the streets in Thika Q5. How do the majority of children survive on the streets? (circle the 2 most important) a. Petty Crimeb. Collecting Scap Metal c. Carrying luggaged. Begging Q6. What percentage of street children are female? a. 10%b. 20% c. 30%d. 40% AfCiC Street Quiz Time!

4. AfCiC Data & Action

5. Accurate data analysis If something doesn’t seem right what do you do? Check the data! E.g family situations

6. Implementing data findings & strategy Street children steering committee, Thika District – Street Families Rehabilitation TF Comprehensive Strategy with targeted interventions: Training & Development: drugs, social workers Local education policy: holding children Advocacy: Day of Action, Scrap metal action Services: school feeding, economic programmes, Research: blind community, disabled, child prostitution

7. Strategy Implementation: School Feeding “I eat once a day at school. If there wasn’t food I would be back on the streets making money to buy food.” (Dennis, 14 years)

8. Direct Street Work

9. Support with: –School Registration –School Uniform –School Items –School Fees –Home Problems –School Problems –Teacher Training Before a child drops out! Education, Education, Education

10. Economic Programmes

11. Key recommendations Regular censuses Pre - Census training & Q Use local, knowledgeable staff that children have a relationship with Explore answers you feel are incorrect Timely analysis, share findings with all Sharing ownership of data Implement census recommendations

12. Any Questions? Contact Details: www.actionchildren.org kenyadirector@actionchildren.org Facebook/ActionChildren Twitter @AFCIC YouTube/ActionChildren