International Development Grant

Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour

Project Number: CA-3-A032833004

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Colombia 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $499,939.00

Start Date: November 25, 2009

End Date: December 01, 2009

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

The project aims to prevent the recruitment of children and adolescents into the worst forms of child labour as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and to withdraw children who have already been recruited. The worst forms of child labour include using children in armed conflict in mining work and in illicit activities such as drug production. The project strengthens the capacities of teachers communities and families (parents and tutors) to protect the rights of children and adolescents. It also provides protection and psychosocial care for children and adolescents. The goal of the project is to restore to children and adolescents their right to education and the creative use of their free time. This project is funded through the Local Fund for Governance and Children's Rights and Protection.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (November 2011) include: The parents or guardians of 200 children and youth at risk of becoming involved in the worst forms of child labour participated in workshops to help strengthen their parenting skills and improve their commitment to dissociating their children from the worst forms of child labour. The project contributed to removing 803 children and youth (343 girls and 460 boys) from the worst forms of child labour and successfully preventing 129 more from becoming child labourers.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
ILO - International Labour Organization

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
NGM Americas

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Teacher training 20%
Basic life skills for youth and adults 30%
Human rights 50%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Policy Markers
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Level 2 Children's issues
Level 2 Youth Issues
Budget Breakdown
2009-04-01 to 2010-03-31 $499,939 CAD
Geographic Information
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