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 […]
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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 […]
Cambodia: Partnerships to promote education for children with disabilities
In Cambodia’s rural Siem Reap province, teacher Chea Seiha reveals that the local community used to be afraid of children with disabilities. Even Seiha herself admits that before she started teaching, she didn’t understand much about the various needs of children with disabilities, largely because they were excluded from education and society. “The community used […]
Vietnam: Giang finds her voice to help her friends
In Seo village, a small rural village tucked in the lush green fields surrounding Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province, primary school student Giang bears many responsibilities beyond her young age. Although from a farming background, Giang’s family don’t own a lot of land and without enough crops to earn a living, […]
Cambodia: Fighting for Early Childhood Learning During Pandemic
As we celebrated World Children’s Day earlier this month on 20 November 2021, we would also like to applaud the commitment and perseverance of those who play an important role in ensuring children’s rights. In developing countries like Cambodia, teachers in remote communities double down on their effort to ensure their young students’ access to […]
Cambodia: Protecting children’s rights to education during Covid-19
As Cambodia’s primary schools opened their classroom doors nationwide from 1 November 2021, The Cambodian Consortium for Out of School Children was working behind the scenes for the past eight consecutive months of the country’s school closures to ensure children’s rights to education and a smooth transition back to school. Prior to the pandemic, Cambodia […]