Launch a book on poetry or short prose, written by local children. This could then be sold to raise funds for the local library to buy more children's books
Make a time capsule on the theme of children or childhood. Get children to place memorabilia (poems, artwork, stories, photographs) in the time capsule to be reopened in 20 years
Organise community displays promoting your organisations services to children
Hold a sponsored balloon release-you could have people pay a token donation for each balloon then donate the money raised a charity for children in the community
Hold a debate about current issues related to children and discuss what your organisation does or can do for children
Hold a community forum for people to voice their ideas for improvements to the services for children offered in your area
Organise a talent quest or for the local theatre group to put on play at your local shopping centre
Arrange the painting of a wall mural in your community
Establish a children's hall of fame to be displayed during Children's Week.
Hold a photographic exhibition or competition at your local shopping centre around a them related to childhood
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