Impacto social en el desarrollo integral de los niños/as, adolescentes en situación de trabajo infantil, Fundación FUDESO, El Guabo 2023

Abstract

This thesis consists of analyzing the social impact on the integral development of children and adolescents in a situation of child labor in the "FUDESO" Foundation in El Guabo, province of El Oro. The main objective of this study is to analyze and understand the factors that influence child labor, as well as to design and implement a comprehensive educational program that strengthens the skills and abilities of children for their integration and development in a safe and favorable environment. The "FUDESO" Foundation focuses on assisting 80 children in child labor situations, with the purpose of guaranteeing their fundamental rights and promoting their integral development. Through a mixed methodology, we seek to establish the social effects of child labor on this population, identifying the specific needs of each child in order to design an inclusive and participatory educational program. This study is based on theories that support the importance of guaranteeing children's rights, as well as on approaches that promote comprehensive and equitable development. It highlights the relevance of addressing child labor from an educational and social perspective, in order to build a more just and equitable future for this vulnerable population. The proposed interventions focus on disengaging children from child labor through sustained actions at the individual, family and community levels. The aim is to promote comprehensive learning that enhances the personal, social and cognitive development of the children, providing them with tools for their full development and well-being. A proposal was implemented consisting of an educational program focused on raising children's awareness of their rights, promoting the importance of education as a tool for personal and social transformation, and providing them with life skills that will enable them to move away from early labor. It seeks to empower children as agents of change in their communities, fostering safe and favorable environments for their growth. In conclusion, this study aims to contribute to the strengthening of policies and programs aimed at the eradication of child labor, focusing on the integral development of children in vulnerable situations. It is hoped that the results obtained will serve as a basis for future research and actions to promote the well-being of this population in El Guabo and at the national level.