World To Rights is a project for children exploring the theme of child's rights. To date World To Rights has toured around cathedrals and schools in the UK, working with thousands of young people from years 5 to 8.
The World to Rights day is made up of educational workshops and a performance. Starting with a basic knowledge of Rights, the children explore Victorian times to better understand the importance of protection, healthcare, safety, a loving family and an education.
The workshops include: life in the cotton mill, life on the streets of London and a ragged school, and finally life in a Victorian circus. Various scenes portraying children’s lack of rights 150 years ago help the participating pupils to gain a sense of privilege and responsibility to others around the world today who still have no rights.
The days costs £440 for up to 80 children and £660 for up to 105 children. This works out approximately at £5.50 per head.
World To Rights DVD - The team made a short film that was used throughout 2009 to help young people in the UK to connect with street children around the world, and to grasp a sense of the rights and responsibilities we all have. This DVD is available from the CMS shop for £5 plus £1 postage and packing. Click here for a short clip from the DVD.
Resources - Download the World To Rights activists handbook where you are challenged to participate in a small challenge everyday for a week.
Check out the WORLD TO RIGHTS blog to see where we have been.
