Partner:
Challenging Heights
Period:
September – December 2016
Country of Operation:
Ghana
Category:
Child Rights & Protection / Research
Project Snapshot:
Child marriage is a fundamental violation of children’s human rights and is closely linked with child trafficking and child labour. PDA was contracted by Challenging Heights to conduct research aimed at deepening the understanding of the nature and extent of child forced early marriage (CFEM) in fishing communities that serve as either source or destination areas for child trafficking.
Project Objectives:
- Increase knowledge of the prevalence and drivers of child marriage in fishing communities.
- Uncover the interconnections between child marriage, trafficking, and child labour.
- Provide evidence to support policy interventions and advocacy efforts to protect children’s rights.
PDA’s Task:
PDA designed and executed the research process, collecting and analyzing data from beneficiaries to generate actionable insights for policy makers and advocacy groups.
How We Went About It:
- Research Design: Developed a tailored framework to assess CFEM in target communities.
- Data Collection: Engaged beneficiaries through surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
- Analysis & Reporting: Synthesized findings into recommendations for policy and programmatic responses.