Tag: children-and-youth-development

Arise & Restore: Child Protection Programme in Bihar, India

TBC Arise & Restore: Child Protection Programme in Bihar, India Project Location India Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Respond to and assist vulnerable and marginalised communities in combating human trafficking through equipping and engaging local churches while fostering community awareness against human trafficking to protect children. Beneficiaries Children and adolescents in crisis, church leaders. No. of Beneficiaries 560 people Key Activities Establish 4 children’s literacy groups. Set up 4 support groups, rescue 60 children, and provide accommodation and legal assistance to 45 child trafficking victims. Provide training to church leaders on topics such as gender empowerment for children, Integral Mission, and livelihood training. Project Period Feb 2023 to Jan 2024 Expenses Approx.

Serve Education Programme in Crisis Situation (SEPCS)

Project Name Serve Education Programme in Crisis Situation (SEPCS) Project Location Afghanistan Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Assisting ethnic minorities, visually impaired, and hearing-impaired children to receive education. Beneficiaries Visually impaired and hearing-impaired children in Kandahar province. Ethnic minority children in Nangarhar province and Laghman province. No. of Beneficiaries There are a total of 188 visually impaired and hearing-impaired children and 1,090 ethnic minority children, making a combined total of 1,278 children. Key Activities Provide life skills and self-care training for children with visual and hearing impairments, and assist them in learning Braille or sign language. Assist visually impaired and hearing-impaired children in enrolling in public schools with inclusive education, and provide them with stationery,

THE LETTER FROM CEDAR | APR 2023

Dear Supporters, In all of the previous alleviation work that I did, plenty of the projects were around fundamental medical and hygiene health, for these are the starting points for all alleviation work. However, if I compare it with the importance of education, I would think that education is even more critical to solving the problem of poverty. While the importance of education has been recognised, the implementation remains a challenge, because unlike other health and hygiene projects, it does not have measurable indicators such as the morbidity or mortality rate. As Immanuel Kant said, education is the journey that enlightens reason and understanding, it helps us develop learning abilities and helps us find our place in the

‘SHARE248’ – Learning Brings Hope amid the Gunfire

In this issue, we will lay out the needs of people under crises in different countries with the perspectives of the 3C’s – ‘Conflict’, ‘COVID’, and ‘Climate’. Myanmar has gone through years of turmoil, and its people have experienced displacement and poverty that wears their hope for the future. In ‘Focus’, we will introduce ‘Children’s Learning Space in Myanmar’, a new project that aims to help children regain hope through learning amid the war. In ‘Learn a Little More’, we will share the difficulties residents of developing countries face when receiving money from overseas relatives during the pandemic. Besides, we hope that everyone will fall in love with the world created by God, as many people suffer from

Child Development Project

Project Name Child Development Project Project Location India Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Provide high-quality education, health, and hygiene support for children and youth, and nurture their spiritual growth. Beneficiaries Children and young people from impoverished families No. of Beneficiaries 124 people Key Activities Provide tuition, provide textbooks and nutritional supplements, and provide vocational training, medical consultations, home visits or online consultation services; also encourage parents to apply for government assistance. Project Period Jul 2021 to Jun 2023 Expenses Approx. HK$92,040 Donate Now Impact Story Abithalakshmi’s father is a security guard with a low salary. Her mother is not working, and they live in a small house with their three children. The family is in

Kirkos OVC care and Family support project

Project Name Kirkos OVC care and Family support project Project Location Ethiopia Project Natures Children and Youth Development Livelihood Development Project Objectives Improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. Support parents or guardians to create a better environment for children to grow up in. Beneficiaries Orphans from disadvantaged families, children and their parents No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 120 people Key Activities Life support – provide necessities, school supplies and essential medical services such as supplementary food, clothing, reference books, hygiene products (soap, masks), and annual medical check-ups. Psycho-social support – setting up children’s groups, parenting counselling for parents and guardians, raising awareness of child abuse and other issues, and organising educational and recreational activities. Financial support –

Rayak & Anjar Learning Centres

Project Name Rayak & Anjar Learning Centres Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Children and Youth Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Provide trauma-informed education for displaced and out-of-school Syrian children. Beneficiaries Syrian children aged 6 to 12 who are unable to access formal education. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 300 people Key Activities Support the operation of two learning centres run by a local church, providing education and services to refugee children: Offer approved foundational Arabic, English, science, and math courses, along with extracurricular activities such as sports, music, or crafts, to prepare them for future enrolment in formal schools. Provide trauma-informed education. Supply school uniforms and hygiene items and distribute healthy snacks every week. Organise summer activities, such

Community Engagement Program for Sustainable Education

Project Name Community Engagement Program for Sustainable Education Project Location Bangladesh Project Natures Children and Youth Development Project Objectives Encourage local community involvement to establish sustainable, high-quality education programs for impoverished children. Beneficiaries Children and young people from impoverished families and their parents No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,620 people Key Activities Provide opportunities for impoverished children to attend quality primary and preschool education. Promote professional training for teachers (such as teaching methods and classroom management) to provide quality education. Address social issues related to education, such as child trafficking, child rights and protection, health, and disaster awareness management. Construct 22 School Management Committees to provide sustainable leadership and management skills. Hold parent meetings and bi-monthly teacher training workshops.