Pooya Shahr centers in Tehran cover 7k working children
Social Desk
Pooya Shahr (Dynamic City) is an initiative aimed at supporting and training working children in Tehran. The goal of this initiative is to help these children lead normal lives by equipping them with different skills. Currently, 280 working children have been identified in District 1 of the capital city. They are being provided with support through diverse cultural, literary, artistic, and sports training programs. The ultimate objective of these programs is to reintegrate these children back into society.
There are currently 36 Dynamic City centers in Tehran dedicated to the education, training, talent identification, and empowerment of working and street children. These centers provide services to approximately 7,000 identified working and street children, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Over the course of seven months this year, half of the working and street children have been identified and have had the opportunity to participate in professional skill training workshops. These workshops cover a wide range of areas including handicrafts, embroidery, hairdressing, tailoring, leather embroidery, knitting, carpet weaving, and computer skills.
Salimeh Rudaki, the deputy of social and cultural affairs of District 1, announced that the Pooya Shahr center in their area has identified and provided support to 280 working children. The center offers training and empowerment in various fields such as singing, theater, writing, public speaking, pottery, painting, and crafts.
“The aim is to provide these children with a social identity and an opportunity to reintegrate into society,” she said.
Rudaki also highlighted the collaboration with IRIB, an organization with experience and media influence, to gain the trust of the families of working children.
“Through their efforts, the necessary training is provided, and the works produced by these children are planned to be displayed in an exhibition during a cultural and social event,” she said.
Pooya Shahr centers, which focus on prevention, psychological support, and empowerment, are centers that provide social services to children and their families, particularly working children. Managed by specialized NGOs in collaboration with Tehran Municipality, these centers offer a range of services including employment assistance, healthcare, education, support services, and advocacy for children’s rights.
Pooya Shahr centers in Tehran prioritize the prevention of social problems and harm among children, with a special focus on working children. Their goal is to reduce vulnerability and empower these children, thus facilitating their reintegration into society.