Perception Survey: Survey of Community Members’ Perceptions of Children Who are Living or Working in the Streets

Summary

This report presents the findings of a survey conducted by Mkombozi into perceptions of street children and assumptions that exist within the community. More specifically, it uncovers general ideas about the reasons why childrne end up in the streets, as well as associated ideas about what should be done to address the situation. This survey report also offers a brief analysis of the findings and a discussion about how different perceptions might lead to different kinds of social action for children. Finally, the present survey report reflects on further research of communal perceptions and attitudes and how this can be of relevance for strategy development and application of Mkombozi’s programmes.