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The Educational Challenges of Children of Street Vendors in Ghana

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Although education is crucial and important to the development of children, not all have access as a result of their socioeconomic situation. This chapter is part of a doctoral study and it explores the experiences of children of the street in Ghana, as well as their aspirations for the future. Most children of street vendors work and go to school at the same time. This chapter discusses the importance of education and examines the education situation in Ghana before, during, and after independence. The various education reforms were also reviewed. Findings suggest that street life experiences are characterized by poverty; neglect; sexual exploitation; and lack of access to quality education, health care, clean safe water, and sanitation. The children’s futures include hopes for a better way of life and positive development.

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    Pardikor Madjitey

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Madjitey, P. (2021). The Educational Challenges of Children of Street Vendors in Ghana. In: Adeyemo, K.S. (eds) The Education Systems of Africa. Global Education Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44217-0_17

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