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Education is the underlying objective of all AVSI projects, and direct provision and support for education and child development comprise a large portion of AVSI activities in the field. Beyond formal education, child development projects also extend into family support services. More than 50.000 children and adolescents benefit from AVSI's projects.
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Educational support for children in distressed conditions, with limited access to school, and those at risk of dropping out of school.
Albania, Angola, Brazil, Burundi, Ecuador, Jordan, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Venezuela
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Foster/ host families and community daycare centers for abandoned and street children, children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and conflict, war-traumatized children and other at-risk children.
Argentina, Brazil, Haiti, Kosovo, Romania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda
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Social reintegration of children with personality disorders, learning and socialization impairments, those living with HIV/AIDS, and for former juvenile prisoners.
Haiti, Mexico, Paraguay, Uganda
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Support and social integration for young, single mothers.
Lithuania, Russian Federation
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Support for higher educational institutions
Argentina, Colombia, Haiti, Paraguay, Peru
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Support for schools and educators at the primary and secondary levels.
Congo DR, Kenya, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Sierra Leone, Uganda
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All of these projects seek to involve children's families, who, although often shattered or disrupted, have an evident need for solidarity. In most cases, the open minds and dedication of project volunteers and staff help parents regain an awareness of and confidence in their roles and responsibilities.
AVSI Resources related to Education, Child Development and Family Support
- Educar-se Para Educar [more]
A publication produced in Portuguese in 2001 presents a discussion of education and methodologies of education, drawing from a conference entitled "The Risk of Education" and held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
- Educate every child, in the family, in the community, in the world [PDF]
A short booklet produced in 2001 in English and Italian which profiles a number of AVSI projects and experiences supporting children in difficult circumstances around the world. Includes chapters on the role of adults as educators and the methodological approach of a caring society.
AVSI Program Areas
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