Participatory Interactions with Children In Nepal

This article concerns participation of children in development, and describes some participatory methods being used with children in Nepal. Some methods (e.g. mobility mapping, drawings, activity profiles) are described in the paper. The advantages and disadvantages of using the methods are also mentioned. The article emphasises the need to understand children, their roles and responsibilities if they are to participate in development. This means children will have to be listened to and respected. In carrying out some of the exercises with the children, it was observed that children gain more confidence and felt secured when working in a group.