Project Report
| Mar 30, 2022
Transformation
By Olimpia | Project leader
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We are delighted to let you know that the Greek language lessons continue with impactful results, albeit for a few students. For example, both brother and sister A. and J. from Afghanistan have become so fluent in Greek that they have no problem following the standard curriculum in their local school, with excellent results.
Group lessons are naturally less effective than individual ones, especially for the younger students. For this reason, we are focusing on a few students who are running far behind with their education. However complex the Greek language is, the commitment of each of the students is admirable, and all of them report that they love the lessons and look forward to improving their skills. The teachers, who are all Greek university students, are also pleased and proud to work with them and appreciate the possibility of earning a little bit with the lessons.
These online lessons are helping to transform the lives of the displaced and those around them. Your support is vital to continuing this program and reaching out to more students. Thank you, Olimpia.
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Jan 6, 2022
More opportunities than challenges for our kids!
By Olimpia Theodoli | Project Leader
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It's almost 2 years since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed and we are more and more used to living and working digitally. These changes are here to stay!
Faiza and Fahim have continued with their Greek lessons and we have added more children and young adults to our online lessons for refugees and displaced children and young adults. This was achieved thanks to your generosity.
Faiza and Fahim's lives, and those of the other kids we are supporting, are encoutering more opportunities than challenges from this distance learning. Most are learning from their mobile phones, almost all are living in small spaces and have little privacy. Their Wifi and mobile data are often instable and always expensive. However, most of them would not have access to formal education and therefore even with struggles and adjustment, having online lessons is really very important to them. Our program allows them to acquire language skills (Greek and English) that are so essential to their integration, working opportunities, general education and social skills.
Education is a human right. We should not allow the Pandemic to further increase setbacks in the general education and learning of refugee and displaced kids and young adults anywhere. Luckily online lessons are a very valuable, economical and empowering tool keeping isolated young adults in touch with volunteers and teachers who are giving their time and energy with passion and enthusiams. With your support we could further increase the number of students and hours offered. Thank you!
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Sep 8, 2021
While Covid-19 is around us...
By Olimpia Theodoli | Project Leader
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Playing alone
...We are close to the children we support thanks to you!
STAYING IN TOUCH, LEARNING GREEK ONLINE AND MUCH MORE
Research shows that lockdown isolation can particularly affect young people. They might be feeling lonely from being separated from their peers, even more so those children and minors growing up in difficult circumstances. Thanks to our donors and volunteers we have been able to insure internet access and online lessons of Greek and English language to over 20 children. In addition to studying, the children assisted have been supported by the volunteers with activities and games to build their confidence, develop positive connections and cope with change while having fun.
“I’ve been inspired to help young children learn Greek and to build a friendship that I’m sure will last a lifetime. The satisfaction of giving is really special and I’m just grateful for the opportunity to do something good in my life. This has brought a lot of happiness into my life.” Chris, volunteer at Crete For Life
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