CHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1: 1.4 CHALLENGES ? The preparatory time was inadequate for the project team to make all arrangements. The team had to rely on other supporting institutions like the DSS and MoESAC which sometimes resulted in challenges such as the non attendance of out-school children. ? Child facilitators were not sufficiently trained to lead the group discussions hence the adults ended up assisting in the process. ? The summits were attended by children from grade 4 to those below the age of 17 years which resulted in groups having children of these different ages. These children have different levels of appreciation. 1.5 LESSONS LEARNT ? There is need for adequate time during the preparation phase. This should allow the project team to engage other stakeholders like civic society organisations (CSO) working in the districts and train the child facilitators before the summits. Where other CSO were involved, a number of out of school children attended the summits. ? The summits should involve children of the same age group. 1.6 REPORT STRUCTURE This report contains the findings of the districts summits and the national summits. It focuses on the challenges children are facing and the solutions they suggested to solve those problems. The reports reveal common problems which are faced by children and the need for constitutional protection of children's rights, particularly their social, economic and protection rights. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS Children's consultations CONSOLIDATED REPORT 4