1. KENYA: Capacity Building for School Drop-outs International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC

2. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Country Map

3. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background Education & Training Project: Result of study carried out by IPEC & Norway Implemented by IPEC Kenya Enrolment rate 95% in 1988, 79% in 1996 Children joining labor market Lack of awareness by education officials

4. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Objectives Overall project aims: Mobilizing education & training stakeholders Creating awareness Strengthening formal & transitional education / training systems

5. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Objectives Three action programs from 1996 to 1999: Ministry of Education Program Kissii District Children’s Advisory Committee Program ANPPCAN Program

6. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Ministry of Education Project Five primary schools in five districts Tamu school, Kissumu rural district PandPieri school, Kissumu municipality Bukwamba school, Bussia district, Ugandan border Kamsinga school, Bungoma Mumboha, Vihiga district

7. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements Ministry of Education Project School enrolment increased to 89% in 1999 from 79% in 1996 Child labor now part of school curriculum Income generating activities cover levies School performance improved School equipment updated Parents have benefitted

8. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements Kissii Project Training center restored 131 children to education Training materials & video produced Stakeholders trained in counseling & community sensitized

9. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements ANPPCAN Project Increased enrolment Improved performance School equipment updated

10. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Lessons learned Key lessons of integrated approach Collaboration & networking vital Ownership by community Creating support systems Improving learning environment Community committees minimize child labor issues Community catalysts Working with existing groups

11. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Lessons learned Capacity to replicate to more districts Community-rooted, therefore sustainable

12. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Challenges More integrated packages needed More research on vocational skills and job creation Only 20 schools out of 17,200 helped HIV/AIDS killing 500 daily & creating army of orphans

13. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC