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“Young Stars
of India ”
A f t e r v ie w in g “ Y o ung Star s: India’s Wo r k ing C hildr en Speak Ou t, ”
use this guide to research the child labor issue in India, reflect on how the video impacted you,
recall what you learned, respond in tangible ways, reach out with life-changing help, resolve to
follow God’s Word, and rely on His goodness and power.
Research
» A n e s t im at ed 317 millio n childr en between ages 5 and 16—20 percent
of the total world population in this age group—were economically active in the year
2004. (Source: International Labor Organization (ILO), “End of Child Labor Within Reach,” 2006)
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» Be t w e e n 1994 and 2004, 35 percent of the population in India was living on less
than a dollar a day. (Source: UNICEF)
» The a dult lit er acy r at e in India between 2000 and 2004 was 73 percent for
males and only 48 percent for females. Between 1996 and 2005, primary school
attendance rates were 79 percent for males and 72 percent for females.
(Source: UNICEF)
Reflect
» I m a gin e l i fe as a child liv ing in po v ert y in Bangalore, In d i a.
You know that you might not eat if you do not work, but you also believe that
education will help you build a better life in the long term. What would you prioritize
(obtaining food, supporting your family, staying safe, building your future, setting aside
leisure time, etc.) in deciding how to balance the need to work with the need to learn?
What sacrifices would you have to make?
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» The UNC R C calls o n go v er nment s to protect children from work that is
dangerous or harmful to their health. It is difficult, however, for India to enforce child
labor laws, and many children are exploited, even made into slaves. To you, which
story or image from the video best captures this injustice? How does it impact your
thoughts or feelings on the issue of child labor?
Recall
» The v ide o link s the child labor problem in India to the country’s inadequate
education system. What other problems in India are at the root of exploitative child
labor? To what extent can Akbar’s group address these root problems?
Respond
» O n e y o ung wo r k er said joining Yelenakshatra Child Labor Association has
helped him to better understand his rights. Another celebrated the fact that group
members had successfully pressured the government to close an illegal alcohol shop in
the area. How has God used Akbar’s vision of “children helping themselves” to achieve
change? What are some ways you can regularly contribute to a good cause on a small
scale like the children in Akbar’s group did?
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» O r ga n iz atio ns lik e Wo r ld Visio n and groups like Akbar’s must be careful
not to exacerbate the complex problem of child labor. By advocating to end child labor,
for example, children who need income may lose their jobs and seek work illegally,
which could be even more dangerous. What other approaches might be destructive to
ensuring the safety and continued growth and education of India’s children?
» A k b a r ’s mat ur e leader ship sets the bar for other child laborers. He
recognizes, however, that he cannot act alone. Which of the following groups should
be expected to assume the most responsibility for ensuring the rights of child laborers:
the individual children themselves, children’s groups like Yelenakshatra, private
organizations like World Vision, the government and enforcing officials, or individual
employers? According to the video, who in reality assumes the most responsibility?
What might your role be in this issue?
Reach Out
Consider making a difference in the following ways:
» S p o n s o r a child through World Vision. For just about a dollar a day, you’ll
provide your sponsored child with access to critical basics, such as clean water,
improved nutrition, healthcare, and education. Your gifts can help make a world of
difference for one child in India or elsewhere by helping him or her stay in school and
out of hazardous workplaces. For sponsorship information, visit
www.worldvisionresources.com and click on the “sponsor a child” icon.
» E ducat e yo ur self about the goods you buy. Products with an “ethically
certified” label, such as fair trade, do not support child labor.
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Resolve
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
— 1 Timothy 4:12
If I have denied justice to my menservants and maidservants when they had a grievance
against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to
account?
— Job 31:13-14
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
— Proverbs 29:7
Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out
against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.
— James 5:4
Rely
P r ay t hat:
The Scripture in this resource is from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright ©
1973, 1978,1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
During the preparation of this resource, all citations, facts, figures, Internet URLs, and other cited information were
verified for accuracy. World Vision Resources has made every attempt to reference current and valid sources, but we
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About World Vision
W o r l d V is io n is a Christian humanitarian organization
dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities
worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of
poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, World
Vision serves alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of
God’s unconditional love for all people. We see a world where each
child experiences “fullness of life” as described in John 10:10. And we
know this can be achieved only by addressing the problems of poverty
and injustice in a holistic way. That’s how World Vision is unique:
We bring 60 years of experience in three key areas needed to help
children and families thrive: emergency relief, long-term development,
and advocacy. And we bring all of our skills across many areas of
expertise to each community we work in, enabling us to care for
children’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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