Research "with" children
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This month we have been concentrating on shifting the focus from research "about" children to research "with" children. The transition from an approach that considers research "about" children to a "child-centred" approach means recognising that children are subjects with agency, capable of actively contributing to the production of knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world.
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Fostering the inclusion of children with disabilities: the Emancipatory Research in Tanzania
In the Iringa District, the conditions faced by children with disabilities are very challenging. They are frequently left to fend for themselves, concealed at home, and denied the chance to attend school. To promote their inclusion in the community, ARCO conducted an Emancipatory Research to generate new insights about children with disabilities and to utilise the findings for advocacy and dissemination.
Social Impact Assessment of children’s protection programmes in Kyrgyzstan
The M&E and Impact Evaluation Unit carried out the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the SOS Children's Village program in Kyrgyzstan, specifically focusing on the Family Strengthening and Long-term Family Care programs in the city of Bishkek, where the suburbs are home to many vulnerable families. To conduct the evaluation, researchers integrated the SIA with the SROI - Social Return on Investment methodology.
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On the importance of children’s participation in childhood research
Switching from an approach that revolves around research "about" children to a "child-centred" approach allows to acknowledge that children are subjects with agency, capable of actively contributing to the production of knowledge. Involving children in the different stages of research not only enables adults to gain genuine insight into their life experiences but also stimulates their individual and collective empowerment.
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