Day of the African Child

By Sukurat Adenike Adelodun

International Day of the African Child takes place every 16th of June. It started in the year 1991,when it was first initiated by the Organisation of African Unity. The day  is set aside to honor those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976.

However,It also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children.

The theme of this year's Day of the African Child is  - Right to participate: Let Children be seen and heard.

Its worthy to note that too often the young are not able to participate and their voices are not heard. In many emergencies they are portrayed as the striking but mute victims.

Some countries are still not listening to them not to talk of laying good foundations for the world they will inherit. Its no longer news that there are few opportunities for children and young people to actively participate in civic society,awfully the  truth is that far too many are silenced before they even have a chance of life.

Furthermore, In West and Central Africa two out 10 children do not reach the age of 5. To this end,there is more  to be done. We need to make sure that communities and families are better resourced to save children and give them lives where their potential is fulfilled. It's high time our leaders wake up from their slumber and its time for we the African youth to take charge. Be active, don't give in to rejection or failure. Let your voice be heard, make use of the available resources. Utilize the use of Social Media positively and impact lives with it.


Hello, you have something that distinct you from your brother search within you and identify it , it will help in grooming those around you. We don't have to depend on the government all the time by lamenting or apportioning blames, rather touch lives, stay positive and be active by improving your community,with time they will look for you.
Arise o you African Child follow your dreams and appreciate that skills that you've got for it can never be taken away from you.
Be the Voice to the Voiceless,
Say no to Child Marriage,
Say no to Child abuse,
Say no to Child Trafficking,
Say no to Violence act against Children,
We deserve easy acess to good Health Facilities,
We deserve Love and Care,
We deserve the Right to Life and Education
Together we can make Africa a better place as the great leaders of tomorrow.
Day of African Child is worth celebrating!
God bless Africa!

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