UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Published purpose

This project aims to protect children from poor families who are sent to live with more affluent host families to do domestic work. The parents hope that these children are cared for, receive a good education and have a better life in exchange for domestic work. However, the reality is that these children, 58% of whom are girls, are often victims of exploitation and abuse and deprived of their rights to education and protection. This initiative aims to protect children in domestic and abusive situations in three ways: removing children living in unacceptable conditions from their host families; educating families on children's rights; and ensuring the right to education for children or vocational training for youth (aged 14 to 17). The project also prevents domestic child work by raising awareness, strengthening the Haitian Labor Code and promoting the adoption of the Child Protection Code.