Amadou: Escaping a life on the street
I left my village because there was a lot of violence at home, says Amadou, 11, from Cameroon.
Day of the African Child: Youths speak out
15 June 2011: From girls’ education to living on the street, children across Africa are speaking out about issues affecting their lives to mark the Day of the African Child - celebrated on 16 June each year.
The day commemorates the 1976 protest in which hundreds of black South African boys and girls were shot when they took to the streets to protest at their living and educational conditions.
Below, children working with Plan share their experiences of life in Africa today.
Case studies
Keneth: Combating early marriage and child abuse
Girls and boys are equal and should be treated fairly, says Keneth, 20, from Liberia.
Fransisco: Children aren't left alone any more
Parents used to leave their children at home during the farming season and go away for 4 months at a time – but things are changing, says Fransisca, 16, from Tanzania.
Malado B: My wish is that all girls are kept in school
Young girls have not had the chance to go to secondary school and university, says 20-year-old Malado B from Mali.
Sangai: Girls are now free to play
Because of advocacy activities, more girls are now going to school, says Sangai, 12, from Liberia.
