In 1989, 194 countries ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, agreeing that every child has the right to grow up healthy, strong, educated, and able to contribute to society.
Much has improved since then—better healthcare, wider access to education, and restrictions on child labour, female genital mutilation, and corporal punishment.
Yet, the children who were most vulnerable then are still the most vulnerable today. In many places, their situation has worsened. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed them even further into hardship.
children will live in extreme poverty.
children will live chronically undernourished
children will be involved in child labor
children will not attend school and have a chance at education
In 10 cities worldwide, we tell the stories of children facing poverty in all its forms.
Statistics alone don’t move hearts, stories do.
Art can make the invisible visible, and bring these children’s realities close. Not to inspire pity, but to show potential, resilience, and strength.
When all 10 projects are complete, they will come together at the 10Children Festival - a worldwide celebration of art and advocacy.
The festival will feature a congress on childhood poverty, placing the children’s own voices and solutions at the centre.
This is when we will stand together and say:
Support our cause and help children all around the world secure a better future.
Gorterspad 7
NL-1544RW Zaandijk
KvK 74131591
RSIN8597.83.157
Valentijn Ouwens
Cobie de Vos
Jaap Gerkes
