Trauma presents complex challenges for youth work today. While anyone can encounter traumatic experiences, the impact on children and adolescents is often profound and long-lasting. As their brains and emotions are still developing, trauma can hinder their ability to build relationships, regulate emotions, and succeed in school.

For the past two years, LEJO Aalst has extensively implemented the StreetSmart Impact tool within their organisation. In this interview, Jef Prové shares insights into LEJO’s mission, the importance of impact measurement in their work and their experiences with our StreetSmart Impact tool.

Habbekrats tested StreetSmart Impact for a year and then resolutely chose to implement the tool across its operations. Dries Boeye, Content Coordinator at Habbekrats, tells us more about the organisation and their experiences with our tool.

Since 2012, organisations worldwide put the spotlight on the millions of street-connected children around the world and acknowledge their strength and resilience on April 12th, the International Day for Street Children.