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Save the Children USA: School based programme, Sikasso region
From a pilot of 8 schools in 2001 a much larger programme is developing. The programme is undertaken both in and from schools using the six-step approach working from and adapting Child-to-Child materials, mostly activity sheets. Translation in French has already taken place and materials are being translated into Bambara. Education and health staff cooperate at local level and in respect of training.
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Save the Children Canada
Programme operating both in and out of schools. School activities help to strengthen Health Promoting Schools.
Activities began in 1998. 6,500 children involved in 2001, mostly from primary and pre-schools with 1,250 from associations set up to help marginalised children such as disabled, street and working children. Promoting children’s participation and developing their life skills is at the heart of the programme and both teachers and children find the increased responsibilities given to children new and challenging. Training is provided based on Child-to-Child approaches and materials and local language materials and a video have been produced.
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