Background
Following the Covid pandemic, the HIV/AIDS affected/infected children of School of Life appeared less motivated towards their future. A higher number of school dropouts was registered and its consequences (early pregnancies, forced marriages, streetism, family violence).
Activities
The project ensured a genuine setting of the children in the school environment providing school material, individual follow up with home and school visits and extra tutoring during holiday terms (career guidance). It also guaranteed a regular diet to them. Besides, it fostered a stronger engagement of parents in their childrens education with parents and teacher meetings. The well-being of the HIV/AIDS affected/infected children of School of Life was also indirectly tackled with awareness raising in eight nearby schools against their stigmatisation.
Results
Children felt loved and cared by both the school and their families. Motivation prevailed and eagerness of learning for the future thrived; school dropouts were limited and academic performance maintained an average level. In addition, their health appeared to keep stable.
People being served
People being served : People who are marginalised
Age group : Children 0-17
Number of participants : mai-50
Schedule
Project status : Ongoing
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Overview
Society presence : Uganda/Kenya
Focus of the project : People
JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed
UN Sustainable Development Goals : 1 No Poverty, 11 Sustainable cities and communities, 3 Good Health and Well being, 4 Quality Education
