Five young people are seated in front of sewing machines.
The programme aimed to protect and empower children at high risk of and those already suffering from the worst forms of child labour. To this end, the programme worked to improve the livelihoods of families of children at risk.

Inter-agency programme for improving the situation of children at risk in Senegal

Duration: January 2009– December 2012
Budget: US$2,589,763
Implementing Agencies: ILO, UNICEF

The programme raised the awareness of local authorities, officials, religious leaders and community members to the spread of child labour and strengthened their capacities in its prevention; provided education, health care and shelter to children; and improved the livelihoods of families at risk.

KEY MATERIALS
Programme Summary