Sparrow Schools Educational Trust
- By: Allison Gallo
- Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/specialised-education-for-children-youth-with-lear
Personal message
I believe that the only way you can contribute real value to a child's life is through education. Having said that, many are unaware that in our country, thousands of kids who have been negatively impacted by HIV/AIDS and other social impacts, have developed learning difficulties and cannot cope in mainstream schools.
That's why I work at Sparrow Schools Educational Trust, because I am passionate about the work being done here and I believe in the cause. Our unique interventions offer specialised education, vocational skills training, extensive remedial support and psychosocial services that provide a holistic approach to ensuring that kids like these DON'T FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS - but rather, develop into independent, self-sufficient young adults who are able to contribute positively to society - and live happy, wholesome lives.
So I hope you'll support me in my quest to raise some funding for our schools - to uplift the lives of these disadvantaged children and youth. Together we can extend beyond the boundaries of traditional education and contribute in a profound manner - towards the development of our people - and our country.
Sparrow Schools Educational Trust |
Thank you for considering becoming a friend of Sparrow Schools, and getting involved with us. We ensure ongoing access to affordable quality education and vocational skills training to children and youth who cannot cope in mainstream schools due to barriers to learning. More than a quarter of our learners are orphans who stay in places of safety or child-headed households. Due to their learning difficulties and special needs they will not become doctors, lawyers or accountants. However, with Sparrow Schools’ specialized interventions these young people will reach their potential as they gain the valuable skills of numeracy, literacy and a practical trade skill to find a job. Thus ensuring that they have the opportunity to make a livelihood and contribute positively to society. In addition to the education and training provided each learner has access to counseling, therapy and support services. This is essential as many of them do not have access to traditional support structures e.g. parents and the extended family. Sparrow Schools have been meeting the needs of marginalized children and youth for 20 years. As a registered Non-profit organization we have accreditation with Umalusi, and our vocational skills training programmes are approved by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). Thus we offer successful graduates nationally recognized qualifications. Our learners also gain work experience and we endeavour to secure work opportunities for them. Contact us on sparrow@mweb.co.za or visit our website at www.sparrowschools.co.za for more information. |
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