The Step Up Education Camps provide vulnerable children and displaced refugee youth, who have fled conflict and violence, a chance to gain vital life skills during the holidays. Using empty classrooms and child friendly spaces in refugee camps or local communities, educational programmes are offered for local children and youth during their holiday break encouraging productivity, creativity and learning in a safe and stimulating environment.
The children learn about their health, hygiene, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Through our Peace Building programme they explore common values in an environment that respects all cultures and faiths, and promotes understanding and appreciation of differences amongst tribes and local communities. The youth also have the opportunity to develop vocational skills that are not covered in school and improve their English skills. The programme emphasises youth leadership, empowerment and gender equality.
