ORISSA, India, 18 August 2009 – Four years ago, UNICEF spearheaded an initiative called 'Child Reporters Reporting on Children's Issues' in order to give a voice to the marginalized children of the remote Koraput District.An innovation in child participation, the outcome was a newsletter aptly called 'Ankurodgama' – which is translated as the sprouting of a seed, the first sign of life.
In their first issue, the children reported on topics close to them such as the lack of safe water, child marriages, challenges in attending school, and food insecurity.
"Before, we had no aspirations except going out to find some jobs after our education was over. But the reporting process has enabled us to understand our village, our community, and livelihood opportunities around us," says Child Reporter Laichan Muduli.
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