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6CHILD CLUBS FORMED

Sponsored children and their peers engaged in school-based and community child clubs, participated in discussions and interactive activities to tackle social issues such as child marriage, dropout rates of girls from school, risks of human trafficking and to promote gender equality within their local community. Child clubs create safe spaces for children to play and learn together, with access to specialised support from highly qualified partner staff.

480CHILDREN PROVIDED WITH AFTER-SCHOOL TUITION

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Sponsored children and their peers engaged through Asian Aid partners' after-school programs and community learning centres, not only received tailored tuition support but further life skills training to develop their individual personality, reduce their emotional stress, and enhance their social and academic skills.

1076children Taught Child Safety

Sponsored children and their peers from local project schools, were taught the importance of personal safety and tools to express their emotions in a positive way. The children were able to identify situations that may place them in danger, received guidance on how to make sound decisions when in a threatening environment, and learnt how to raise awareness within their local community on the risks of human trafficking.

57children Engaged Through Sports Programs

32 boys were engaged through football sessions and 25 girls in volleyball sessions to develop their sporting skills and to encourage behavioural change. Through attendance at daily practice sessions, the children engaged were monitored and received guidance from qualified coaches, leading to further opportunities to engage in local and state-level competitions.

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