Involving children in planning the local reconstruction
Children’s Community Building Clubs
In local reconstruction councils, it is important
to have information sharing and a discussion.
One organization made a “child-friendly
version” of the documents relating to a
government-made reconstruction plan in
order for children to understand local issues.
Some of the documents made by experts and
governmental officers in charge are difficult to
understand, not only by children but also by
ordinary adults. Making a “child friendly
version” is also useful to adults.
In addition, children’s community building
clubs were formed. Children interviewed
other children to help them to contribute to
community building plans. From now on,
children-made community plans are expected
to be included into the reconstruction plans of
local governments and each community.