Combating child labour means protecting children, ensuring they remain in school, preventing accidents, promoting physical, emotional and social development, and ensuring that children and adolescents have real opportunities to build a dignified future for themselves.
Initiatives carried out at CESAM centres
Throughout June, educators, trainers and apprentices at CESAM centres took part in awareness-raising initiatives on the rights of children and young people. Through research, discussions and creative activities, the apprentices reinforced the active role of young people and broadened reflection on the issue.
The apprentices also explored issues relating to protection in the workplace, drawing on guidance materials such as the Ministry of Labour and Employment’s ‘Yellow Booklet’, which addresses the prevention of harassment and violence and the promotion of safer, healthier and more dignified working environments.
Culture of Care
At CESAM, the fight against child labour is directly linked to the culture of care. Drawing inspiration from Don Bosco’s Preventive System, the organisation believes that caring means protecting, supporting, guiding and creating safe environments for the holistic development of adolescents and young people. This culture is expressed through daily activities, educational support, active listening, the strengthening of bonds and the promotion of environments that guarantee rights, dignity and opportunities.
Good Christians and upright citizens
By addressing this issue with its pupils, CESAM not only raises awareness of a serious social violation, but also nurtures adolescents who are more critical, engaged and equipped to recognise their own rights and act as multipliers of knowledge.
This formation goes beyond technical training. It also encompasses values, citizenship, coexistence, responsibility, respect, care and youth leadership, in keeping with the Salesian mission to form good Christians and upright citizens.
