CSI PROGRAM
THE LAW + YOU
THE LAW + YOU is an interactive civics education program teaches students and citizens about Liberian history, its constitution, and governmental structure, as well as human rights to equip citizens to participate in their communities and democracy in ways that build and sustain peace and well-being. Learn more about the success of our pilot phase.
OVERVIEW
The Law +You: Rights & Responsibilities of the Liberian Citizen project promotes a culture of peace by giving school aged children, out-of-school youth and other vulnerable community members an understanding of the laws and their rights and responsibilities through interactive lessons, thereby making them become a voice for a more transparent, fair and equitable society..
PHOTOS
LAW+YOU RADIO SHOW
After the successful launch of the civics education curriculum, Child Steps International began producing and hosting a national radio show teaching civics, human rights and peace-building. The radio station at the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) provided a forum for the weekly broadcast, where callers from all 15 counties in Liberia have the opportunity to learn about topics such as youth participation, justice system and public sanitation. The goal of this program is to provide free public education on this critical issue to communities throughout Liberia. The LAW+YOU Radio show has more than one million listeners nationwide. Plans are in place to renew the show in 2021.
STATS
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40
SCHOOLS -
70
TEACHERS -
10,000
STUDENTS
QUOTES
“I learned that 18 years and above are eligible to vote, and how bills are enacted into laws.”
— Robert V.
“It surprised me to know that every child has the right to rest and play.”
— Vamah S.
“I learned how to be a good citizen and how to express my opinions about issues.”
— Vamba S.
MORE WORK
RESOURCES
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FOLLOW US
VISIT US
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Liberia
iCampus, 150 Carey Street,
Monrovia, Liberia -
USA
10015 Old Columbia Road,
Columbia, MD 21046 -
Phone: (301)257.1326
Email: Info@childstepsinternational.org
