ECLT is committed to fight child labour in Malawi.
children
adults
Access schools, learn about child labour and safe agricultural practices, earn and save money, improve nutrition and, generally live better.
Farmers and young workers receive Occupational Safety & Health training to make sure they understand hazards at work and how to avoid them.
community members learned about the problems that dangerous and long work pose for children.
School gardens play an important role in promoting school retention, good nutrition, and livelihood skills for children.
children received school meals
children were withdrawn from child labour and enrolled in school
My dream to become a teacher is now on course
Rhoda, Ntchisi District
ECLT projects work directly with mothers, educating them about child labour, supporting them to earn and save money and encouraging them to keep their children in school. "When the Mother Groups came to talk to my parents to allow me to go back to school, I was so happy. They convinced my mum that, as a woman, I would be better positioned to help my family in the future if I went to school," said Rhoda.
Because of the support from Mothers Groups, students do better. 101 students, who enrolled for education certificates in 2013 took the national exam, almost 3 times more than before .
By helping families earn and save more money, we give them the opportunity to send their children to school, not to work.
Farmers supported with training on crop diversification and/or saving money and accessing loans through Village Savings and Loan Groups.