”EDUCATION IS THE PREMISE OF PROGRESS, IN EVERY SOCIETY, IN EVERY FAMILY.” – Kofi Anan
All children have the right to education, regardless of the environment they were born in. However, in Romania only a third of vulnerable children graduate primary school. If their parents struggle with everyday life, children’s education does not come as a priority. Without real opportunities and constant access to education, the majority of these children are at risk of becoming adults with economical difficulties, unable to support their families.
United Way takes a holistic approach to developing educational capacity. Education is more than just a classroom or a teacher. In order for youth to receive a quality education, it takes the focus and resources of the entire community to create learning-rich environments where dreams are fueled and opportunities are delivered to those who need them.
Our main programs in education are:
- Learn to succeed
- Education – Center for Community Change
- Education for the future
- Adventure through reading
- Learn to Succeed – Community Integrated Services
In 2021, United Way Romania supported a number of 8,597 children, from disadvantaged backgrounds, not to interrupt their education, as follows:
■ 6,049 children, from poor communities, were supported to go to school and kindergarten;
■ 2,130 children, hospitalized for a long period of time, participated in educational and art therapy programs;
■ 418 children, from disadvantaged backgrounds, benefited from literacy activities;
■ 727 teachers participated in the Systemic Classroom Management course, and another 179 teachers participated in the Teachers’ Academy, improving their methods of working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
■ 803 parents were supported to develop their parenting skills by participating in the Parents’ Academy meetings, and another 348 benefited from psycho-social counseling.
