In Africa, children often have very little time to be children. Many work in their homes, orshambas, once they are old enough to perform basic chores. We recognise that there are many excellent charities and organisations in Africa that assist with people’s basic needs. There are, however, little resources dedicated to providing space for children as part of their right to childhood. As a charity, EAP follows article 31 of the United Nations ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’, which states that children have the right “to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child”.
Building playgrounds will not change the world, but it will complement the work of existing charities and give children something that many others take for granted. And we think that’s very important.
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