The current COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic and labour market consequences are severely affecting Indian families. Children are the first to suffer, being subjected to child labour and Aide et Action’s latest assessment reveals that 50% of children of seasonal migrant workers are engaged in work. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented emergency of enormous […]
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In India, new professional skills offer Susana a new lease of life
After dropping out of school prematurely and struggling to raise her son on her own, Susana decided to change her life. Through aesthetic training, provided by an Aide et Action program, she was able to open her own beauty parlour and earn enough money to support her family. Now, Susana plans to help others by […]
India: Vocational training empowers survivors of domestic violence
In India, more than a third of women report having been beaten by their partner *. To support victims of domestic violence, as well as other vulnerable women, Aide et Action’s iLEAD program offers opportunities for women to gain freedom and independence through professional training. Violence against women and girls is one of the most […]
India: 2,600 children supported to escape child labor
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 […]
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, […]