Learning from Pee

Yesterday at the shelter mini workshops were held by the children's council* to teach the younger children a few of the things they have learnt over the years to improve practices at the shelter.

The workshops included:
- How to wash clothes
- How to wash dishes
- Caring for minor medical issues
- Respect and polite behaviour

The children were split into 4 groups and rotated through the workshops, learning from the older children at the shelter.

The Childlife Children's Council is a group of the senior children at the shelter. They meet weekly and discuss issues at the shelter and are heavily consulted for any major decisions ensuring the children are empowered and have a significant input into the running of their shelter.

Recently the Children's Council has been given greater responsilities and now oversee the major operations at the shelter. This move has seen many of the older children step up to the responsibilities and develop some great skills for the future.