With support from DKA Austria, SEND GHANA is implementing the “Evidence of Informed Advocacy for a Child Labour-Free Sector” project. Running from 2024 to 2026, the initiative aims to address the root causes of child labour in cocoa-growing communities through research, awareness creation, and informed advocacy. By collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, the project seeks to bridge the current knowledge gap around the perceptions, experiences, and practices of cocoa farmers, youth, and children on child labour.
The project uses participatory assessments at the community level to generate evidence-based insights into the underlying drivers of child labour, thereby informing future interventions and public sensitization efforts.

Goal
To generate and use evidence to inform advocacy efforts and raise awareness about the root causes and harmful effects of child labour in Ghana’s cocoa sector.

Objectives

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data on child labour from cocoa farmers, youth, and children.
• Bridge the research gap by exploring local perspectives and practices related to child labour.
• Develop an evidence-based report to support advocacy and public sensitization.
• Raise awareness within cocoa-growing communities about the risks and long-term impact of child labour.

Key Achievements

• Initiated participatory assessments in cocoa-growing communities.
• Began data collection involving cocoa farmers, youth, and children to uncover views on child labour.
• Ongoing development of an evidence-based report to guide advocacy and public education efforts.