My name is Phongsavanh. This is my message to world leaders.
8 December 2019
•By Rita
A teen from a small village in Laos travelled to New York to tell world leaders what children and young people in his country had to say about children’s rights, the challenges they face in the modern world, and their vision for the future.
My name is Phongsavanh (pictured above, far right). I am 15 years old and from Houaphanh Province in northern Laos.
I am part of ChildFund Laos’ Ready for Life project, which is helping to empower young people to become confident and active participants and drivers of change in their communities.
As part of ChildFund’s project I have learnt new life skills and I have learnt about my rights. Every Wednesday afternoon I work with children and teachers to lead sessions about children’s rights in my community.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recognises the right of all children to be heard, and to participate in decisions affecting our lives. ChildFund is making sure this right is recognised and upheld in Laos through projects such as Ready for Life.
