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Note 1
Asociación Ak’ Tenamit
This small NGO works largely in very rural areas and with isolated Maya/Q’eqchi communities. They reported Child-to-Child activities in 2001 with specific goals of ‘awakening the conscience of children about health issues. Children are encouraged not only to learn important health skills but also to think of solutions to specific problems.’
The present website http:www.aktenamit.org does not specifically mention Child-to-Child activities though they can be inferred through the text in sections on Health Education and ‘Let’s educate the girls’.
Date: 2001. Updated information awaited.
Source: CtC Website Directory 2000
Note 2
PLAN International Guatemala
The ChildPro manual
This handbook, subtitled The Practice of Children’s Participation in Development, was published by the PLAN Region of the Caribbean and Central America (ROCCA) located in Guatemala, Available in both Spanish and English it gives excellent practical advice on the organisation and methodology of training. This handbook advocates its own ‘childpro methodology’ which is inspired by many of the same principles as Child-to-Child and also advocates methods which promote activities and develop lifeskills. It would prove an excellent resource for trainers particularly when used alongside other Child-to-Child resources. It is particularly strong in presenting material linked with children’s understanding promotion and action in relation to the Rights of the Child.
Note: An interesting critique of the ChildPro methodology in action in Guatemala analysing both strengths and weaknesses is available to download from the childlabour.net
Date: 2005
Source: PLAN Region of the Caribbean and Central America (ROCCA)
Address: Avenida Reforma 6-64, Zona 9,
Edificio Plaza Cooporativa Reforma, Torre III, 5to Nivel
Guatemala City.
Tel: (502) 339-1382 to 87
E-mail: plaint@planrocca.org.gt
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