Aide et Action is fighting to make access to education a reality for millions of children who are still deprived of it. But beyond this mission, we also act to ensure respect for their fundamental rights such as protection against economic exploitation. In India, for example, in the past four years, we have helped 2,600 […]
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Sri Lanka: Our professional training program adapts to COVID-19 and goes online
In Sri Lanka, following the closure of our vocational training centers due to COVID-19, our skills development program, iLEAD, has adapted using technology. Curretnly, trainees are able to continue their training across the country, despite the crisis. This initiative has ensured all 372 registered students are continuing with their regular online classes through their respective […]
India: Aide et Action creates resource centers for migrants during Coronavirus
Since the start of the Coronavirus crisis in India, Aide et Action has been supporting migrant workers who are particularly vulnerable. After emergency food relief and advocacy work to defend their rights, our teams are now offering to support them on a daily basis, transforming 19 of our professional training centers into resource and information […]
India: Aide et Action launches “iDream Learning App” during coronavirus crisis
While the current global closure of schools – as a result of COVID-19 emergency measures – deprives 1.5 billion children of education, Aide et Action is committed to providing educational continuity within its projects. In India, our teams have just launched the “iDream Learning App” mobile application designed to provide uninterrupted access to learning for […]
India: Supporting communities to make masks during Coronavirus crisis
While the New Year celebrations in Assam, India, could not take place due to the COVID-19 crisis, Aide et Action decided to take advantage of the situation by encouraging the production of masks thanks to the fabric initially ordered for the festive costumes. A fruitful initiative! In India, the Coronavirus crisis has had devastating effects, […]
India: Aide et Action provides support migrants in distress during Coronvirus crisis
The situation of migrant workers in India is alarming. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the sudden suspension of work and restrictions on movement is causing deep social distress. To support them during this period, Aide et Action is increasing their food supply and defending their fundamental rights. In India, the government-imposed lockdown to tackle the […]
India: Aide et Action is helping migrant families to recoup rights during Coronavirus 19 pandemic
The sudden lock down imposed by the Indian government with a view to clamp down the spread of Coronavirus has had a devastating effect on migrant workers in India. With work on construction sites now stopped, these populations are being deprived of their only sources of income, and facing even more stigmatization as they are […]
India: Aide et Action volunteers educate migrant workers on Coronavirus
In India, the widespread confinement caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of migrant workers stranded on the sites where they originally came to work. Far from their families, their homes and now without any income-generating activity, Aide et Action is working to assist them on a daily basis. Before nationwide-containment was declared to […]