Socio economic activities of street children at Lahore

The primary objective of the research is to know about the socio economic activities of street children. The field based, exploratory type of study uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of research and strengthened from data collected. Observation and a structured interview schedule were used as tools for data collection from the field. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques and scientific hypotheses were used for the purpose of interpretation of the results. The results of the research shows that the majority of street children were involved in different types of work among vehicle cleaning, work at tea shop and massage work are most cited work. They had to do work for long working hours and receive their earning on daily basis in the form of money. The research also depicts majority of them were perceiving different types behavior from people around them and feels some extent importance of religion in their lives. The research also shows that majority of street children had future plans which indicate that they were not satisfied with their current life and wanted to back to their homes. The research reveals the dire need of initiating such programs with the cooperation and coordination of public and private organizations which directly address the root causes of the street children phenomenon.