SOCIO-EDUCATIONAL ANIMATION WITH CHILDREN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Every summer, in collaboration with the Village Development Committee (CVD) of the village of Yéviépé, Astovot organizes an international socio-educational support project for the benefit of the children of the village. Site activities are taking place both in the new library built by Astovot and in the enclosure of the primary school in the village of Yéviépé. The volunteers offer not only a development framework for the children through several fun and cultural activities, but also some lessons to the students before the start of the school year such as: mathematics, English and French. PROJECT OBJECTIVES - To fill the children free time with constructive activities during their school holidays. - To improve the literacy level of the children, their ability in reading, writing and speaking in both French and English languages. That command is basic to have a good progression in their education. - To develop and value children talents in all kind of subjects, from academical to artistic, and improve their self-esteem, in order to strength their personality. - To improve the children personal growth with the cultural exchange, in subjects as tolerance, respect, empathy and regard for the diversity. - To work on gender stereotypes regarding the different school subjects (scientific, technological, social, etc.), in order to guarantee equal opportunities for children. MAIN ACTIVITIES The activities to be carried out are subdivided into two parts:  The first part will be focused on tutoring courses for primary and secondary school students in subjects where they have more difficulties. The volunteers will take part in the learning of the French language (reading, writing, conjugation, written and oral expression, etc.), in mathematics and also in English or other subjects.  The second part consists of the organization of games and several activities in the village library or outside, such as reading, drawing, singing