COALFIELD CHILDREN CLASSES: INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION, LOCAL HOPE

FORBES MAGAZINE CELEBRATES OUR WORK FOR THE CHILDREN OF INDIA’S MINING COMMUNITIES.

The feature in Forbes Magazine on the occasion of International Women’s Day highlights the success of the Coalfield Children Classes program and underscores the essential role of Pinaki Roy, our association’s emblematic ambassador in India.

This international recognition shines a light on the tangible impact of our work.

In the heart of Jharia, India, where coal mines shape daily life, hundreds of children live under extremely difficult conditions. To give them a chance to access education and a better future, this program was created.

The past few weeks have been particularly rich in projects and emotions. Students of the Coalfield Children Classes have taken part in various cultural, artistic, and educational events. From celebratory dances and school unit anniversaries to mural paintings and the distribution of school bags, the children have had opportunities to showcase their talents and strengthen their self-confidence.

Every gesture counts. Every smile shared is a victory over the daily challenges faced in mining regions.

Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who walks alongside us.

Together, we are building a brighter future for the children of Jharia’s mining communities.

Stay tuned for more stories of success and hope!

To support the children of Jharia, click here 

TIOGAGARA: WHERE EDUCATION AND THE LAND NURTURE THE FUTURE

TIOGAGARA: WHERE EDUCATION AND THE LAND NURTURE THE FUTURE

4 YEARS OF STRUGGLE. EXTRAORDINARY RESILIENCE.

When we discovered the situation of the students in Tiogagara, Burkina Faso, it was alarming: a school without roofs, no cafeteria, and no teacher.

In 2019, a teacher from Ouagadougou was assigned to the school. His arrival in Tiogagara is recounted in the film Être Prof, released in 2022.

To provide him with the resources needed for teaching, we restored the school’s infrastructure and created a vegetable garden, which allowed the opening of a school cafeteria.

However, in 2023, faced with increasing insecurity in the country, the residents were forced to flee, abandoning the school and the garden. We supported them during this emergency relocation by setting up a temporary school in a warehouse using the tables and benches from Tiogagara and providing food aid. Despite the challenges, our commitment remained unwavering. We continued to believe in this project.

Today, we are proud to announce that the school and the garden are once again operational.

The residents have returned, and the children are back on their way to school in Tiogagara. More than just a place to grow food, the garden embodies our commitment and the resilience of the entire community. By ensuring regular access to food, it plays a key role in children’s education. By providing a sustainable source of nourishment, the vegetable garden and orchard benefit the entire Tiogagara community 950 residents and encourage families to send their children to school, opening up better opportunities for their future.

Today, they continue. Let’s help them hold on.

NOSSIM SCHOOL IN KENYA OPENS ITS DOORS

 

 

We are thrilled to share with you news that is especially close to our hearts.

Convinced that education is the key to a better future, Jackson who as a child used to walk miles across the savannah to attend school has transformed his journey into a true source of inspiration. He became a lawyer. Driven by a desire to give back what he received, he committed himself to providing the children of his village with the opportunity to access quality education. Today, his dream has become a reality: Nossim Elementary School in Kenya has opened its doors!

Thanks to the dedication of our donors, 110 children aged 4 to 8 can now attend school in an environment designed to support their growth and development. The educational complex, staffed by skilled teachers, includes fully equipped classrooms, a school canteen providing daily meals, an educational vegetable garden, and sanitary facilities that ensure optimal hygiene conditions.

The construction of the school marks the first milestone for the On the Way to School Kenya association, chaired by Jackson, and we are deeply proud to have accomplished this project. Our next goal is to ensure the school operates smoothly, so that these children can have a brighter future.

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