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Working children
13 year old Nandini, seen in the picture above, never went to school. She works as a weaver to supplement her family's income. Thanks to local project partner Society for Human Education (SHE) Nandini attends non formal education classes for out-of-school children. Non formal education provides working children the opportunity to study at a convenient place, pace and time. Nandini is studying for her 10th standard diploma.
St. Anthony’s Technical Institute (SATI)
Project code
: LK-015E
Project period:
01/01/2011 to 31/03/2012
| Programme | Education | Funds needed | €0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | People supported directly | 225 |
| Project location | Moneragela | People supported indirectly |
The education system in Moneragela District is not very well developed. Early childhood centres are not funded by the government. Large numbers of children don't have excess to pre-primary education. Usually there is a primary school located in the village or nearby village, but the level of quality in these schools is lacking. Secondary schools are only situated in the bigger towns. Due to lack of public bus transport, cost of transport, poor economic situation at home and lack of interest of parents in the education of their children, many youths drop out of school early. To increase the family income, they help their parents or take care of the little siblings. The unemployment rates are high among the youth in this district. This does not only apply for the school-dropouts, but also for the youth that finished their education as they are lacking livelihood skills. Therefore, USCOD provides vocational training for under privileged youth.
St. Anthony's Technical Institute offers courses in gas and arc welding, electronics and motor cycle and three wheeler repair. Besides the technical skills the project also focuses on improving the youth's social and personal skills.
Almost all USCOD's graduates find a secure and steady job that pays a decent wage, or they start their own business. They have the means to better support themselves and their families. The graduated youth serve as role models for their peers and encourage others to follow in their footsteps.