Street Children
"Bridge classes"

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       The “footbridge” classes are offered 5 days out of 7 to accomodate the children lodging in the various reception centers of the foundation. The teachers offer the children a new start, by means of a non-formal education, in order to prepare them to be reinstated in a formal school program. The teachers also provide a level of personal support and encouragement among the “footbridge” scholars.

       In addition, the “life-skills” monitors lead practical, artistic activities that provide training in valuable manual skills, as well as an excellent therapeutic opportunity for the children to express themselves.

       The combination of these two approaches – course work and practical/artistic activities – helps the children to quit the practices of the street and to regain confidence in themselves.

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