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IntroductionWe are glad that you are interested in learning more about Child Aid West Africa. The need for us to come together to help promote child education and development in West Africa has long been due. Child Aid West Africa was founded in 2008 by a group of Africans, residing and studying in the Netherlands and the United States of America. We provide direct services to the communities in need and support hungry and malnourished children. We give children educational opportunities that they need to help transform their lives. It is our hope that this work be fulfill. The belief that education is essential to overcome poverty. The Child Aid West Africa is accomplishing its objectives through education, counseling, personal and community capacity building, library facilities, transports and get sound education to the child in need. The Right To EducationThe right to education (art. 13 )Education is both a human right in itself and an indispensable means of realizing other human right. An empowerment right, education is the primary vehicle by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and obtain the means to participate fully in their communities. Education has a vital role in empowering women, safeguarding children from exploitative and hazardous labor and sexual exploitation, promoting human rights and democracy, protecting the environment, and controlling population growth. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) devotes two articles to the right to education, articles 13 and 14. Art 13 the longest provision in the Covenant, is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive article on the right to education in international human right law. The Committee has already adopted General Comment 11 on article 14 (plans action for primary education); General Comment 11 and the present general comment are complementary and should be considered together. The Committee is aware that for millions of people throughout the world ,the enjoyment of the right to education remains a distant goal. The Committee welcome initiatives taken by some States parties which actively encourage school to introduce "positive", non- violent approaches to school discipline. Limitations on article 13The Committee wishes to emphasize that the Covenant's limitations clause, article 4, is primarily intended to be protective of the right of individuals rather than permissive of the imposition of limitations by the State. Consequently, a State party which closes a university or other educational institution on grounds such as national security or the preservation of public order has the burden of justifying such a serious measure in relation to each of the elements identified in article 4.
Our FocusConflict zones children are the first priority like those in Liberia ,Sierra Leone, cote d' voire to name but few.The 14 years of civil war in Liberia and 11 years of civil war in Sierra Leone have had a devastating impact on children. For instance,the educational system in both Sierra Leone and Liberia were destroyed, teachers were displaced and most children were out of the class rooms for a very long period. While we focus adequately on the educational needs of children in rural areas by providing educational workshop and training for parent (parenting) and to also advocate and campaign for the elimination of child labor. The Child Aid for West Africa International Programs, is a program to support the interest of the under privileged children in West Africa to get sound education and training. Our involvement is essential to the success of the organization. No matter where you live, what your skills are or how much time you have to give, Child Aid West Africa will provide you with an opportunity to make a tangible difference. Our HistoryCHILD AID WEST AFRICA was founded by Jonathan Adama Momolu Jr. Who is currently residing and studying Law at the Erasmus University in the Netherlands. In collaboration with his immediate community, Dr. David Fahner Pastor Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Winden Georgia Atlanta U.S.A ; Mr. Samuel Perkins, Yonkers New York U.S.A ; Mr. Wilmot David Minneapolis U.S.A; Mohammed Sheriff, INHOLLAND University of applied sciences; Mr. Kalifa Soumahoro in the Netherland; Mr. Jerry Kabba of Ecobank Monrovia Liberia ; David Johnson Baronie college Netherland; Alvin Tamba and Abraham Wheonof the University of Liberia. Mohamed S. Fofanah Sierra Leone. Motto:Empowering the under privileged children.
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Contact Information
Jonathan Adama Momolu
E-mail:info@childaidwa.org
Thorbeckeweg 161
3317 EC DORDRECHT
Tel: +31684237366
Website: www.childAidwa.org
KVK: 24486871