Considerable differences exist between the many kinds of work children do. Some are difficult and demanding, others are more hazardous and even morally reprehensible. Children carry out a very wide range of tasks and activities when they work.

Not all work done by children should be classified as child labor that is to be targeted for elimination. Children’s or adolescents’ participation in work that does not affect their health and personal development or interfere with their schooling, is generally regarded as being something positive. This includes activities such as helping their parents around the house assisting in a family business or earning pocket money outside school hours and during school holidays. These kinds of activities contribute to children’s development and to the welfare of their families; they provide them with skills and experience, and help to prepare them to be productive members of society during their adult life.

The term “child labor” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development Today, throughout the world, around 215 million children work, many full-time. They do not go to school and have little or no time to play. Many do not receive proper

nutrition or care. They are denied the chance to be children. More than half of them are exposed to the worst forms of child labor such as work in hazardous environment,  slavery or other forms of forced labor, illicit activities including drug trafficking and prostitution, as well as involvement in armed conflict. Guided by the principles enshrined in the ILO’s Minimum Age Convention No. 138 and the Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention No. 182, the ILO InFocus Programme on Child Labor (IPEC) works to achieve the effective abolition of child labor.

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Guests arrive while the food booths from each of the participating countries are open, allowing people to discover new culinary delights from different cultures, to experience the welcoming
habits of each country and to socialize in a festival atmosphere.

The guests are then asked to move to the stage area where they will be seated and welcomed by two hosts who will introduce the event.

Afterward, there will be a slide show that illustrates how the funds were raised and briefly describe the charities that will benefit from them. Later on, an opening ceremony song will be performed by volunteers from different nationalities then the dance show will begin with each country performing its traditional dance.

Once the dances are over, the stage will be open to the world renowned DJ Said Mrad who will ignite the party and invite all to dance the night away.

The ‘Small World’ Charity Event 2012 will focus on a more specific and challenging cause. With tens of thousands of children from around the globe falling victim to the child slavery trade every year, our charity event will be raising money for organizations and projects battling to put an end to this gruesome industry.

The child slavery industry has prospered in many corners of the world, with the industry encompassing every child under the age of 18 who works in an unsafe and hazardous environment. The ‘Small World’ Charity event strives to give hope to the most vulnerable elements of our society by making its contribution to the ILO target of alleviating child slavery by 2016.

This event will open a forum for people to do their part in making this world a better place for those that are most in need. The raised funds will be distributed amongst the nominated children charity groups, as a contribution from the children of the UAE to the children of the world.

SMALLWORLD 2011 – BLAST FROM THE PAST

This event will take place to bring different cultures together for one humane cause.
These countries will be participating to raise funds in support of international charities and organization that focus on help for children in need.
Small World will open the door to further learning and appreciating cultures represented during the festivities.
It will also allow different countries to interact in a highly social atmosphere focused on a good cause and centered on creating an entertaining environment