Mondays child is fair of face tuesdays child is full of grace wednesdays child is full of woe thursdays child has far to go fridays child is loving and giving saturdays child works hard for his living and the child that is born on the sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay. This directly relates to the core focus of the 2030 agenda for sustainable. Day of the african child isaiah 62 prayer ministry. Day f the african child 2019 h umanitarian action in africa. The 20 day of the african child will be celebrated on june 16, 20 and is themed, eliminating harmful social and cultural practices affecting children. On june 16th, together with the people of this great and complex continent, we celebrate the day of the african child. Ntihc theme for the 2018 celebration therefore was. African liberation day is celebrated by many african communities around the world. Challenges facing the education of the girl child in kenya. The day is also used to highlight the current situation and rights of the african child to quality education and a better life.
Early child development ecd has recently been considered as one of the most crucial sectors for a young childs ages 0 to 5 years old life. This will be a collaborative activity between the government and child focused organizations. Day of the african child 20 report national center on. African child poem by adewale ajakanri poem hunter. To honor the memory of those killed and the courage of all those who marched, the day of the african child has been celebrated on 16 june every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the organization of african unity. Children have rapid cognitive and emotional development during the period from birth up to the start of grade r in south africa. Somalia marks international day of the african child with.
According to the convention on the rights of the child article 28 of 1979, every child has a right to education and the state has a duty to ensure that primary education is. Aug 17, 2010 oh happy day edwin hawkins anthony brown w fbcg combined. It honors those who participated in the soweto uprising in 1976 on that day. Yearly, on or around october 11 international day of the girl child, to deliberate on the age report, and most importantly agree on executable, measurable, and sustainable actions to promote girls education. Concept note for the commemoration of the day of the african child dac 2017. Today the whole of africa, including namibia, celebrates the day of the african child. How long it will take to complete basic education depends on. International day of the african child has always been celebrated on 16th june every year since it was set to honor the black school children in soweto, south. This years focus is on accelerating protection, empowerment and equal opportunities for children in africa by 2030. As an organisation established out of a need to provide relief and hope to those trapped and affected. The theme for this year is the 2030 agenda for sustainable development for children in africa. In 1991, the assembly of heads of state and government of the then oau instituted the day of the african child dac for the first time in memory of the 16th june 1976 student uprising in soweto, south africa.
The radiance of the king, the story of clarence, a white man, who, as he moves deeper and deeper into an african forest, is progressively shorn of his western ways. On the day of the african child, unicef highlights the. There is high rate of infant mortality in traditional african societies. This year, the day of the african child is unique in that it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the african charter on the rights and welfare of the child acrwc.
Day of the african child provides an opportunity for girls not brides members to encourage action to address child marriage at the regional, national and local levels. Since 1991, the african union has used june 16 to honour the children who took part in the protests. Africa day formerly african freedom day and african liberation day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau now known as the african union on 25 may 1963. This study was prepared ahead of the second african girls summit on ending child marriage organized by the african union in ghana. The 16th of june is commemorated each year as the day of the african child. This occasion is firstly a commemoration to recall the 1976 uprising s in soweto, when a protest by school children in south africa against apartheid type of education. As we celebrate the 2019 day of the african child, aflia pledges to continue building the capacity of librarians in the continent so that they will be enabled to reach out more to out of school children with literacy and digital acquisition skills programmes and services. Day of the african child south african history online. The rate has considerably reduced due to the use of modern medicine and better child care.
These are the top 10 things to know about africa day. Today, the continental organisation celebrates 54 years of determined efforts for unity among the african people, and socioeconomic freedom from foreign dominion and exploitation. Jun 24, 2018 june 16th was the day of the african child. Oh happy day edwin hawkins anthony brown w fbcg combined. Diarrheal diseases account for 1 in 9 child deaths worldwide, making diarrhea the second leading cause of death among children under the age of 5. It is a permanent mass institution in the worldwide pan african movement. On june 16, celebrate the day of the african child to recognize the lives lost in south africas soweto uprising and the ongoing need to improve childrens. Childrens week is an annual event celebrated in australia during the fourth week in october, from the saturday before universal childrens day to the following sunday. This yearos national celebrations will be held at baale subcounty headquarters in kayunga district.
The day of the african child is commemorated to remember the 1976 march in soweto south africa, when thousands of african school children took to the streets to protest the inferior quality of their education and to demand their right to be taught in their own language. Jun 05, 20 read aloud on the day of the african child. Euau joint statement on day of the african child today, 16 june 2017, the au and eu mark together the day of the african child. We hope the day will provide participants with an opportunity to think about child rights issues in the context of the sdgs and what need to be done jointly for building a better future. Jun 16, 2011 the 16th of june is commemorated each year as the day of the african child. Worldwide, the number of years that a newborn is expected to live, if current. Recognizing that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding, considering that the child should be fully prepared to live an individual life in society, and brought up.
This commemoration was adopted on 16 june 1991 to honour those who had laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in south africa. On june 16, 1976, in soweto south africa, thousands of black school children marched. His most important publication was the novel le regard du roi 1954. An account of camara layes boyhood experiences in an african tribe. If we could, we might multiply the number of life experiences our chil. Concept note for the commemoration of the day of the african child. It is unfortunate that we cannot pack up our classes and fly them around the globe in the course of a day at school to meet the world. Common illness, global killer latin american cover cdc pdf pdf 4 pages diarrhea kills 2,195 children every daymore than aids, malaria, and measles combined 1. It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world. Day of the african child e very year on june 16, uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate and celebrate the day of the african child. Voice of the african child prayer day, london, united kingdom.
African child black is my color i am an african child i live a life of fear as poverty is a close friend to us i wake all day with tears hoping for a better tomorrow. The day of the african child has been celebrated on june 16 every year since 1991,when it. The day also draws attention to the lives of african children today. Yearly, on or around october 11 international day of the girl child, to deliberate on the age report, and most importantly agree on executable, measurable, and sustainable actions to. Concept note for the commemoration of the day of the. This years theme is leave no child behind for africas development and is aimed at creating awareness on the importance of protecting the rights of children and ensuring both boys and girls have equal opportunities. May 28, 2011 to honor the memory of those killed and the courage of all those who marched, the day of the african child has been celebrated on 16 june every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the organization of african unity. The first writer of genius to come out of africa b. History behind the day of african child plan international canada. About day of the african child the day of the african child, abbreviated as dac, is commemorated every year on june 16 by member states of the african union au, and its partners. The day of the african child raises awareness of the need to improve the education provided to african children. The day of the african child has been celebrated on june 16 every year since 1991,when it was first initiated by the oau organisation of african unity.
But disease and malnutrition are still the greatest enemies of african infants and children. The day is observed in countries such as ghana, kenya, spain, tanzania, the united kingdom, and the united states. The day of the african child is celebrated on 16 june in recognition of the day when, in 1976, thousands of black school children in soweto, south africa, took to the streets to protest the inferior quality of their education and to demand their right to be taught in their own language. International day of the african child the future champions. The international day of the african child, 16 june, is a day violently etched on the south africans collective conscience on which the children of soweto rose against the apartheid government to. The theme of this years celebration is humanitarian action in africa. It is remarkableeven a little astonishing for its inside presentation of customs and formalities by a participant sensitive enough to feel and recreate their total impact. It also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to african children. To mark this years day of the african child in kenya, our focus was on stopping the unrelenting practices of child marriage, fgm and commercial sexual exploitation of girls by targeting, empowering and raising the capacities of men and boys in the county. I am an african not because i was born there but because my heart beats with africas i am an african not because my skin is black but because my mind is engaged by africa i am an african not because i live on its soil but because my soul is at home in africa wayne hosts a blog called poets of africa, where poets inspired by the great continent. Childrens rights first, the acerwc seeks to evaluate the steps that states have taken with regard to the challenges faced towards the protection and promotion of the rights of the child who is. The international day of the african child is marked every year on june 16. A prayer on day of the african child compassion canada.
So christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to. Useful information and suggested advocacy messages for. The commemoration will start on 1st june, 2017 with physical and virtual build up activities towards the commemoration of the day of the african child. Girl child africa educating the african girl child. Praise god for loving compassion tutors who seek to meet this need.
Childrens rights first, the acerwc seeks to evaluate the steps that states have taken with regard to the challenges faced towards the protection and promotion of the rights of the child who is affected by emergencies and humanitarian crises. A day in the life of a child spotlight on africa introduction. Executive committee of the 26th day of the african child in kumamoto dates. These trends show that, in many countries in subsaharan africa, the last mile to universal primary education will not be covered in this generation unless concerted efforts are taken to support the children who are the most disadvantaged. During that time students marched in protest against the poor quality of education they received. Day of the african child is celebrated on 16 june every year to commemorate the 1976 student uprising in soweto, south africa. Every year on 16 june, governments, civil society organisations, development partners and others across africa celebrate the day of the african child. Global diarrhea burden global water, sanitation and hygiene. I am an african childborn with a skin the colour of chocolatebright brilliant and articulate. The theme for the day of the african child dac 2019 selected by the african committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child acerwc, established. African child policy forum acpf official website home.
It is adapted from a recent study on the cost of not global educating girls wodon et al. Concept note for the commemoration of the day of the african. Great success in reducing child mortality was achieved between 1990 and. Oh happy day the south african youth choir youtube. For close to 12,000 days, jam has celebrated and nurtured the rights of the african child. The day of the african child is celebrated on june 16 in recognition of the day when, in 1976, thousands of black school children in soweto, south africa, took to the streets to protest the inferior quality of their education and to demand their right to be taught in their own language. So christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that. These trends show that, in many countries in subsaharan africa, the last mile to universal primary education will not be covered in this generation unless concerted efforts are taken to. It is the strategic framework for delivering on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african renaissance. Though time has passed since both of those days, i wanted to shine the spotlight on these two very important people groups, both of which are important to this blog. Voice of the african child prayer day home facebook.