The Kinderwallet in India is an initiative focused on supporting children from vulnerable communities. In collaboration with local partners, Youth Clubs are established where children meet in a fixed location, such as a classroom or a central location in their town or city. Here, they learn to form their own opinions, discuss problems, and recognize stress. They also receive training in good leadership and how to discuss important topics with adults to achieve their goals.
The Kinderwallet in India empowers young people to participate in decision-making and expand their knowledge. They initiate and implement projects themselves, helping others and improving their skills in project management and social issues.
Curious about how this came about?
In this 2.5-minute video, you'll get an overview of the process surrounding this unique method, and children will explain how they arrived at their choice.
A safe washing place for girls
The members of the Child Club in Bagdiani were concerned: there was no safe place in their village where girls could wash themselves. This led to discomfort and health risks. Therefore, they decided to use the Children's Wallet to create a walled, safe washing area at a spring near the village. Girls and women can now wash themselves safely here.
The result changed the daily lives of girls in Bagdiani. They feel more confident, and their hygiene and health have improved. At the same time, the children developed important skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership.
The project shows that when children are given trust and space, they come up with surprisingly strong and sustainable solutions for challenges in their community.
Regional, national & international
Besides its approach in India, the Kinderportemonnee is also active in the Netherlands and West Africa. We also operate a regional Kinderportemonnee in the Netherlands. The Kinderportemonnee operates slightly differently in each country:
Nederland
Children from groups 6, 7 and 8 think about how the money from the Children's Wallet should be distributed during interactive workshops in the classroom.
West-Afrika
In the neighborhood, at school, and in youth clubs, children think about what's needed for the children in their neighborhood. Thanks to the Children's Wallet, they can immediately make a difference for their peers.
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