The Invisible Children: Voices of Children in Street Situations

In 2022, Save the Children Jordan (SC Jordan) commenced work with a group of children in street situations, particularly begging children who were, at some point, admitted to care and rehabilitation centers or were at the center at the time of the program intervention. The work was part of a broader program aimed at (1) strengthening and institutionalizing national legislation and regulations that advocate for rights of CSS; (2) enhancing the capabilities of national service providers to offer targeted support for CSS and their families, and (3) promoting public awareness regarding the rights of children in street situations. During its work with different stakeholders to develop recommendations to enhance national response efforts to address this issue, SC Jordan wanted to bring the voices of concerned children and their families, particularly children entrusted at care and rehabilitation centers, to the forefront for consideration by stakeholders involved. In this report, we share the summary of the study findings and insights to ensure that children’s voices conductively contribute to a better understanding of children in street situations and guide solutions development by relevant stakeholders concerned.