The development of preschools in Cambodia is still largely limited, especially in rural and marginalised areas. For several years, Aide et Action and its partners have been promoting early childhood care and education from the earliest age in various dedicated centres. But the Covis-19 pandemic has led to an almost instant closure of these centres. […]
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Covid-19: Beyond A Global Health Crisis
COVID-19 has changed the world beyond recognition, claiming thousands of lives, destroying millions of jobs, and bringing the world as it was once known to a halt. But beyond the human, social and financial consequences that weigh on our daily lives, the crisis is proving to be more insidious than it seemed, gradually revealing silent […]
Covid-19: A Generation At Risk?
For the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has not only become a global health crisis but also been an economic and social catastrophe, which has literally shaken the world and whose consequences have not yet befallen the world. The pandemic has deprived millions of young people of their right to education, exacerbated a creeping […]
Keeping Schools Safe for Children
For the International Day of Education 2022, Aide et Action foresees a pessimistic picture of the current evolution of the situation of education, schools, children and young people all over the world. If measures are not taken now, the pandemic – which has already deprived millions of young people from their right to education – […]
Burkina Faso: Teachers and students forced to flee their schools
In eastern Burkina Faso, West Africa, insecurity and the constant threat of terrorism is causing many teachers and students to flee their schools and even their villages. In response, Aide et Action is offering educational continuity to displaced students and teachers. Ounténi Noula, (pictured above) principal of Koulfo primary school in eastern Burkina Faso, was […]
India: Protecting the rights of children at brick kilns
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the economic situation of the most vulnerable. Thousands of children are forced to work to help their families meet their basic needs. Among them, migrants are the most at risk. On the occasion of International Migrants Day, marked on December 18 2021, we share the work of our colleagues in […]
Aide et Action Magazine: Tomorrow’s major issues are today’s concern
The populations we have been supporting for the past 40 years are currently facing many crises: migration, conflicts, climate change, gender inequalities and more are threatening the possibility of building a fairer. In order to best support vulnerable populations, we maintain that education is essential. It is the only way for marginalised populations to be […]
Cambodia: Education is a fundamental human right
Education is a fundamental human right and an essential foundation for the realisation of all other human rights. While Cambodia has dedicated considerable human resources to promoting access to quality education, there is still a sizable population of out of school children even before the pandemic. Here at Aide et Action, we thrive to ensure […]