Children have long been the ‘objects’ of research, but research by children as ‘active participants’ is relatively new. That is why, International Child development initiatives (ICDI) has written a toolkit to help foster child-led research. 

You can read it  by clicking at this link: Children-led Research Toolkit

The handbook is intended for the facilitators who will support and mentor the child researchers throughout the whole process.

Amongst the benefits of children conducting their own research are that they learn by doing and develop learning skills and strategies such as: making choices, reflecting, critical thinking, and analysing data. The process also sharpens writing, communication and organizational skills. Learning is also advanced through motivation and ownership, achieving results and being heard.

Involving children in research processes also benefits the work of organizations, as the outcomes of research conducted by children and youth can provide original and useful insights and inputs to develop more effective strategies and approaches.