Govt takes street kids’ crisis head-on
The Namibian Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is conducting a study to better understand the factors driving children into street life. The government aims to improve reintegration programs after successfully removing hundreds of children from the streets in recent years.
Why it matters
Addressing child homelessness is critical for social development and requires accurate data to implement effective legislative and social support interventions.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023.
The article summarizes government policy and parliamentary responses without taking a partisan stance.
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