Education: a right for every child

The project aims to provide quality inclusive education for 1,200 out-of-school children including girls, children affected by conflict, and children with disabilities and special educational needs at schools and accelerated learning centers in North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Working with the local partner Children’s Voice, Chance for Childhood will screen and enroll 1,200 out of school children in either three accelerated learning programs or nine mainstream schools. Activities also include strengthening the capacity of 80 local educators (50 teachers and 30 school teachers), recruiting and training 15 learning support assistants (LSA). The LSA will provide individualized support to children identified as having a disability or learning need enabling them to access the curriculum effectively. The children will also receive specialized psychosocial support. 200 families of the most vulnerable children will be supported to increase their income thanks to activities such as village and savings loans associations and business grants. This will ensure the children stay in school once the project has come to an end.

 Founded in 1992, Chance for Childhood is a UK based charity. Its mission is to work in Africa to support the most vulnerable children, such as street children, disabled children, children affected by conflict and kids behind bars. 

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