MAEJT Nigeria organized a Mega Psychosocial Play Activity in Badagry, Lagos State, bringing together Child Domestic Workers and children from the local community to champion the right to play.

The event featured:

• Traditional & modern games
• Quizzes & interactive activities
• Dance competitions
• Safe spaces for self-expression, fun & bonding. But beyond recreation, the activity also served as a powerful advocacy platform:
• Raising awareness on the exploitation of child domestic workers
• Identifying and supporting vulnerable children in need of special care
• Engaging community leaders & stakeholders who pledged their support.

Together, we move closer to a safer society and stronger child protection & safer communities.

Evelynne is an active member of 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓 (African Movement of Working Children and Youth). She is a language instructor and is passionate about child protection and participation.

As an alumni of the 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓, she shares the joy of seeing the movement grow over the years and the voice and platform 🎙️it gives the children of Africa to be able to advocate for their rights in the society She joined the movement in her youth and shared that the movement played a big role in her confidence and will to change things in the society

Watch her inspiring testimony and support the voices of African children

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVazyUzooU

Pamodou Senghore is an active member of 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓 (African Movement of Working Children and Youth). He is a drawing artist and serves as the National Coordinator of the Associations of Working Children and Youth (AEJT) in The Gambia.

In this video testimony, he shares his joy and pride in having participated in the celebration of MAEJT’s 30th anniversary, an event that, in his view, significantly contributed to the advancement of children’s rights, especially by highlighting the importance of child participation in issues that concern them. Pamodou emphasizes the vital role played by 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓 within communities, as well as with authorities and child protection stakeholders.

He describes the Movement’s advocacy and awareness-raising efforts aimed at promoting a better understanding of the mechanisms for reporting cases of exploitation, abuse and violence against children. He also highlights the innovative communication tools used by 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓, including the annual bulletin and the animated series “𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀”, which serve as powerful tools for raising awareness on key issues such as migration, child marriage, and child exploitation.

Finally, Pamodou proudly affirms how being part of 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓 has contributed to his personal development, his community engagement, and his recognition as a child protection actor. He concludes with a strong call to authorities, partners, and NGOs to strengthen their collaboration with 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐉𝐓 in order to amplify the impact of its actions across Africa.

𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝟓 is more than just an animated film : it’s a wake-up call for the protection of children and the defense of their rights.

As the fifth installment of the « 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀 » series, initiated by the African Movement of Working Children and Youth (MAEJT), this film sheds light on the often-overlooked reality of child labor in formal and informal businesses, markets, apprenticeship workshops, and many other sectors.

Through the gripping story of five children sent out to sea to fish, only to face a tragic shipwreck with just one survivor, 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝟓 powerfully illustrates the dangers these young workers endure.

In response to this tragedy, children unite, organize a peaceful march, and demand urgent change.

🙏 Watch, share, and support this cause by liking the video. Together, let’s make their voices heard!