Bolivia
Alalay organised a series of activities to mark Bolivia's National Children's Day and International Day for Street Children, which are observed on the same day.
Birth Certificate Campaign:
105 children and young people received duplicate birth certificates through a campaign with SERECI, the civil registry office, ensuring their right to identity. Young ambassadors from the project spoke about the importance of having legal documentation.
Special Senate Session:
Eight children in street situations participated in a special session of Bolivia's Senate, presenting their proposals and co-signing a declaration focused on child wellbeing and constitutional rights. Children from Fundación Alalay spoke about their daily realities, expressed their needs and aspirations, and presented their proposals - exercising their right to participation and freedom of expression.
Art Exhibition - 'Expression and Freedom':
Six children showcased their realities through photography and live painting, sharing messages on education and the environment with government authorities.
Municipal Committee Participation:
Three young representatives from El Alto’s Municipal Committee presented a statement advocating for justice system reform, family rights, improved child protection services, and inclusive legislation for people with hearing disabilities.
Pictured below: (L) Children attending the birth certificate campaign event. (R) Children from Fundación Alalay spoke at a special Senate session, sharing their daily lives, needs, dreams, and ideas - exercising their right to speak up and be heard.
Ethiopia
CHADET Ethiopia celebrated with a fun and meaningful event at its Informal Education Centre. The focus was on making sure the children were fully involved, not just watching from the sidelines.
Children took centre stage - joining in dances with the CHADET Music and Drama team, reading out powerful poems they had written about their lives, and playing team games.
Speakers including a representative from the Woreda Women and Child Affairs Office and a Community Police Officer spoke directly to the children, reminding them that they have the right to be heard, to go to school, and to feel part of their community.
The day brought this year’s theme - “The Power of Participation” - to life, showing how children can share their voices, have fun, and be part of positive change.
Pictured below: (L) A project participant shares a poem about life on the streets and his future hopes. (R) A project participant enjoys one of the team games.
India
Sport activities
In Delhi, more than 300 children from marginalised communities across Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida came together for a vibrant sports day - an event imagined and led by children themselves. A standout feature of the day was the creation of mixed-gender teams, promoting equality, teamwork, and the breaking gender norms through play.
In Jaipur, more than 100 children from CHETNA's alternative education centres took part in the 'Street Champs Sports Tournament'. One 14-year-old participant shared, “I had never played in a real tournament before. Today, I felt seen and heard. I want people to know that children like us have dreams and talent too - we just need a chance.”
Child rights jingle - created by children, for children
Children came togther to co-create and launch a powerful jingle centred on child rights. Through a series of interactive workshops focused on lyric-writing and music composition, children led the creative process - writing, composing, and performing the final song themselves. Launched on 12th April 2025, the jingle is a fun and memorable way for children to raise their voices and advocate for their rights.
Comic book launch
CHETNA also launched a new comic book series inspired by the real life experiences of street and working children. The concept was sparked by children's ideas shared during a child rights session. The comic addressess challenging but vital topics such as child labour, sexual abuse and child marriage. The aim of the comic is to reach more children, build awareness, and inspire action towards building a safer and more hopeful future.
Pictured below: (L) The sports day in Delhi, where children decided to organise traditional Indian games like Kho-Kho and Kabaddi, which were chosen for their accessibility and community spirit.
(R) In Jaipur, the Street Champs Sports Tournament received widespread media coverage, helping to amplify the voices of street and working children and reach a broader audience.
Guatemala
CONACMI organised an activity in the Central Square for children attending a school catering for the children of market traders in the area.
39 children and 14 parents and caregivers participated in a workshop on the rights of the child, which promoted the right to express their opinion and be heard. During the event, children also had the opportunity to participate in a photography workshop, where they learned the basic principles of digital photography and got to practice using digital cameras.
Pictured below (L) A young boy practices the photography skills learned during the workshop. (R) A young girl participates in the session on child rights.
Kenya
In Kenya IDSC 2025 was marked on 11th April. The event was organised by Nairobi Street Children and Familes Consortium, led by Toybox partner, Pendekezo Letu in partnership with Nairobi County Department of Children and Family Services. The event brought together over 500 participants including children and young people in street situations, government representatives, child protection actors and community leaders. During the event, young people in street situations shared moving testimonies on the need for their inclusion in programmes affecting them. Children and young people also showcased their creativity through art, spoken word, dance, and drama. These performances expressed their struggles, hopes, and solutions. At the event, facilitators pledged to act on their suggestions and promote their inclusion.
During the event, the participating organisations also offered children and young people access to vital services such as health screenings and counselling, shelter and reintergration referrals and birth registration support.
Notable achievements from the day included 48 participants receiving medical care and referrals, 15 beginning the process of birth registration, 17 being referred for shelter and psychosocial support and the Kamukunji constituency registrar announcing an ID card registration initiative for street families.
Pictured below: (L) Participants procession from the Kamukunji Sub-County Commissioner’s Office to the IDSC 2025 event. (R) A teenager supported by PKL performs to the event audience.
Nepal
An inter-dialogue session was held with the Ministry of Women and Children with Toybox partner SathSath. As part of the day’s advocacy efforts, an official letter was also submitted, drawing attention to the urgent needs and rights of street children. The event created a meaningful, child-friendly platform where children and young directly interacted with the Minister, courageously sharing their lived experiences and challenges
Children also participated in a vibrant cultural programme at the Learning Centre, showcasing their talents through dance, music, and drama. These performances not only celebrated their creativity but also offered powerful expressions of their daily lives and aspirations.
The team also launched a social media campaign inspired by this year’s theme, “The Power of Participation.” Through powerful visuals and personal stories, the campaign raised awareness of children’s rights, showed solidarity, and reinforced that every child deserves to be heard.
Pictured below: (L) Project participants at the Learning Centre performed a powerful play highlighting the realities of child marriage in Nepal. Through this creative expression, they brought the theme “The Power of Participation” to life — raising awareness, sharing their voices, and inspiring change. (R) Project participants stand for a group photo with Minister for women, children and senior citizens.
