Education for All Annalies, Victoria, Jennifer, Bridget, Shival & JC
Where are we from? Trinidad & Tobago ● Population: 1.3 million ● Oil based economy ●
Trinidad & Tobago
What are we known for? Carnival ● Food: Doubles, Bake & Shark, Roti… ● Beaches: Maracas, D1, Las Cuevas… ● Down the Islands (DDI) ●
Interactive
Poverty is Prevalent Over 1/5th below the poverty line ● Can’t afford private schools or extra lessons ●
Public School System SEA Exam ● Privileged children have an advantage ● Well-off children - >50% pass for their 1st choice ● Disadvantaged children - <20% pass for their 1st choice ●
What is Reach Out? Community Service ● Organization Tutor less-privileged kids ● Preparation for SEA ●
How was it founded? Who: Mr. Anthony Blackburn (Teacher) ● Year: 2010 ● Student-run with support from ● teachers
What do we do?
Who does it impact?
JP
SHAWNA
MAYA
KELESIE, better known as, ALVIN
Activities for Kids Family Day ● Sports Day ● Christmas Card Making ● Summer Board Games ●
Christmas Card Making
Family Fun-Day
Sports Day
Fundraisers Rock Out with Reach Out ● Bake Sales ●
Rock Out with Reach Out
Challenges Consistency of participation ● Keeping up interest and maintaining participation of kids ● Attracting new kids ● Maintaining the facility ● Stimulate learning in few children ●
Where do we go next? Improve condition of community centre ● Safe environment ● Encourage learning ●
How do we get there? Consistent attendance ● Spreading the word ● Host more events ● Library ● Outings for the children ●
How is Reach-Out Sustainable: What is sustainability? ● Reach Out incorporates: Social sustainability ● Humanitarian sustainability ● Educational sustainability ●
Thank You! Questions and Comments?
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