Participatory Assessment - Refworld

inAnnex 4a: Sample of systematization formGroup: Jutes Subgroup: (Sex: Girls Age group: 10-13)Date: 31 March 2005 Theme: EducationProtection risks/incidentsLack of physical protection:some boys among localpopulation shout insults atgirls as they walk to school:• Girls fear going to school• Fear for physical safetyon way to school• Girls might drop out ofschool• Risk of rape or physicalassaultSexual exploitation:• Girls cannot insist on useof condoms (increasingrisk of rape/HIV)• Stigmatization within thecommunity• Earn less than young menengaged in same activityGirls not in school:• Girls leave school toearn an income• Girls drop out of school• Fewer opportunities tosecure a proper future• Early pregnancy ormarriage• Exposure to serioushealth risksCauses• Discrimination• Stigmatization for beinga refugee• Lack of awarenessamong the localpopulation• Fear of rejection orviolence• Trauma• Girls sell themselves toearn an income• No adequate provisionof learning materials• No money for uniforms/shoes for studentattending hostcommunity schools• Poverty and lack ofincome, lack ofmeaningful activitiesCapacities within thecommunityCapacity to build solidarityin community• Physically capable ofdoing different types ofwork• Certain degree ofeducation• Capable of leadingawareness campaignsand peer groupsAdults have the capacity tonegotiate better workingcontracts