June 16, 2011 marks the Day of the African Child – a day that commemorates the bravery of thousands of black school children who took to the streets in South Africa on this date in 1976 to demand better quality education. Part of the change While the day is a chance to campaign for children's rights, like the right to healthcare and education, it is also a joyful day of street processions, celebrations and soccer matches for thousands of school children across African countries. In Chibomob, Zambia, for example, 2,000 children will take part in fun group activities to understand the part they can play in standing up for their rights. "The day of an African child helps us to share our views and also look at what has happened in the last year. We have seen a lot of changes in our areas and we are proud because we have contributed to those changes,” says Christine, a 16-year-old student. Working with street children The theme for the Day of the African Child 2011 is "All together for urgent action in favour of street children," and it aims to highlight the needs of some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded young people in the world. Plan works with street children to provide safe places and psychosocial support systems for them, campaign on their behalf, and to make sure they have access to healthcare, an education, and a future. Adopt a child in Africa and make a difference in their lives by providing safe places and psychosocial support systems for them. Plan Canada finds families to adopt a child in Africa to make a difference in their lives by providing safe places and psychosocial support systems for them. For more Information on how to adopt a child in Africa through Plan Canada visit: www.plancanada.ca.
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