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
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Offer after-school tutoring for all children from enrolled families
School Visits
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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