Services for Young Children

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• All enrolled children (1 1/2 - 4 years old) attend the Simama daycare for free​​​​​​

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• Services  offered up until 6 pm, permitting parents to work full days while their children are safe and protected.

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• Each child receives individual support and attention​

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• Educational and play-based learning by a qualified teacher ​

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• Children between the ages of 4-5 are enrolled in a local nursery school and all school costs (including food, uniform, school supplies) covered for year family is enrolled 

Educational Support (Primary School)

​Every child has a right to an education without having to sacrifice their right to a family.

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• Primary and secondary public schools now free BUT it's not that simple

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• Still struggle to pay supplemental costs (uniforms, school supplies, books and food at school) 

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• We cover these costs for all primary and secondary school students for the year that their family is receiving direct services

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• After graduation, caregivers cover the costs themselves ​

School Visits

• Conduct school visits for all enrolled primary school students 4 times per year

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• Creates strong relationship with government schools

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• Ensures children are regularly attending 

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• Allows social worker to monitor school progress and success 

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• Checks that children are safe and protected at school

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• Children receive counselling and emotional support 

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• Strengthens relationship with each individual child & their social worker 

Child Empowerment Sessions

It is our goal to have children's voices amplified and included in discussions of issues that affect them directly.

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• Sessions run once every month for all enrolled children (ages 7-13)

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• Series of interactive workshops on children's rights, health (emphasis on HIV & other stigmatizing diseases), self-confidence, leadership and community service 

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• Children also given the space to discuss challenges they face at home, at school or in the community 

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• Encouraged to ask questions and offer suggestions for the programs we offer

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• Introduced to the creative arts