THE ROLE OF SOCIAL INTERVENTION AND THE SURVIVAL ON THE EXTREME MARGINS: STREET CHILDREN AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD INCLUDING HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS AND EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IN DHAKA CITY
Authors:
Josinta Zinia.
Abstract:
Children are considered as the most important human capital for any country. Unfortunately, a large number of children live in street being deprived of their basic needs and rights. In Dhaka city the total population of street children is alarming, and they are living a miserable life in the city area. The health condition and educational status of these children are not up to the mark which resulted in different social and socio-psychological problems. This paper, however, attempts to address the health consciousness and education attainment status of street children who are living in Dhaka city area. The study was conducted through following sample survey strategy where a total of 108 street children participated from a different area of Dhaka city. The study reveals the socio-economic condition of the street children in Dhaka city and the deprivation scenario in terms of their health and educational status. Poverty and low-income family status identified as the primary barriers for not attending school and children are not well knowledgeable about their health condition and proper treatment system thus resulted in affecting in various diseases.