Themes

The dialogue focused on the theme of «Community-Led Initiatives to Alleviate Hunger Amongst Almajiri Children,» addressing issues of hunger, food insecurity, child vulnerability, and the rights and dignity of Almajiri children.

Issues

• Food insecurity among Almajiri children.
• Challenges in accessing adequate and nutritious meals, including reliance on begging and consumption of spoiled food.
• Lack of parental care and income-generating skills.
• Exploitation in the distribution of food donations meant for Almajiri children.

Processes

• Safeguarding principles and child protection measures will be adhered to, ensuring the dignity and rights of the children during the dialogue.
• Guided discussions will allow the children to share their daily experiences with food, the sources of their meals, and the challenges they face in getting enough to eat.
• Children will provided input and proposed solutions to address their challenges,