Findings so far from the Focus Group Discussions

Children share their views on the reconstruction and Long term Development of Haiti:
“I want rights of children to be respected and all children to know what their rights are. I also want everyone to have access to education,” says quake survivor Daphmika, 15, in Port-au-Prince.
“It’s important that the reconstruction process in Haiti not only concentrates on Port-au-Prince,otherwise people from other towns will keep on coming here and there will be more and more slums. Schools, universities and industries should be built in the provinces so that people in other towns can find work or go to school there.” says 17-year-old Meite.

Training of Trainers held in Croix des Bouquet

On Wednesday February 24th a Training of Trainers workshop was held for 17 participants including front line facilitators from Plan Haiti and partners Panos Haiti and FORSEF.
The workshop aimed to:
- increase participants' understanding of the PDNA project, and its sectoral approach (including Social Services, Infrastructure, Economic Sectors, Governance and Security).

- ensure all are aware of the 7 principles of child participation:
1 an ethical approach: transparency, honesty and accountability
2 children's participation is relevant and voluntary
3 a child-friendly, enabling environment
4 equality of opportunity
5 staff are effective and confident
6 participation promotes the safety and protection of children
7 ensuring follow-up and evaluation

- review the child friendly tools to gather data on the earthquake's Impact on children; and on children's Vision for the future development of the country.

Child Facilitator Caroline 18 from Jacmel shares with us her view on the importance of including children's voices in the PDNA: