Eritrea

Previously, Church-run private schools provided quality education, but they were later requisitioned by the government and religious institutions were prohibited from engaging in social and educational services. 

As a result, many children especially from poor families have lost access to academic support, fallen behind in school, and begun spending their time on the streets. While children from wealthier families can afford private tutoring and continue their education successfully, disadvantaged children face marginalization, loss of motivation, and early school abandonment. Many of them are in need of academic guidance and structured support. 

The project targets 170 vulnerable children and adolescents living on the streets or attending school irregularly in the cities of Segheneiti, Areza, Adi Caieh, Hagaz, and Tessenei. The after-school program organize by “Figlie di Sant’Anna” Sisters started in September 25 and operate three hours per day, five days a week, including during school holidays. Activities will be delivered in available community facilities. Qualified educators with previous teaching experience will provide academic support, monitor learning progress through regular assessments, and offer moral and educational guidance.