Programs
Aschiana
takes a holistic approach to all its programming. By providing a
well rounded group of programs covering everything from education,
vocational training, life skills and psychosocial support, the
children receive more than just basic education.
These programs have been modified and developed over the years
creating an environment for the children where all their needs are
taken into consideration and the highest level of support can be
offered.
| Basic Education |
| On
entry to the program children’s educational levels are assessed and
students are placed into a class based on their current ability.
Current programming encompasses Dari, Pashto, Numeracy and Religion. |
| Life Skills |
| ASCHIANA
takes a holistic approach to educational delivery and incorporates
life skills programming to assist in the development of the
children. Current programming encompasses Physical Education,
Health, Land Mine Awareness, Traffic Training, Peace Education,
Personal Development and Design and Technology. |
| Vocational Training |
| In
order to provide a sustainable livelihood for youth, ASCHIANA
provides vocational training opportunities in the areas of
Tailoring, Bicycle Repair, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy,
Carpentry, Electrical Repair, Masonry, Welding, Information
Technology, Cooking, Traditional Instrument Making and Plumbing. |
| Child Abuse Prevention |
| To
work towards meaningful change in the lives of children, ASCHIANA
staff work with the family members of students to educate people
about the effects of child abuse and neglect. Staff
collaborate with the families to develop alternate strategies in
areas such as behavior management to provide tangible solutions. |
| Psychosocial |
| ASCHIANA
provides an enrichment and therapeutic environment by utilizing art,
drama, music and storytelling enabling children to have the
opportunity to develop their own unique voice with which to express
themselves. ASCHIANA is a safe space is for children to
explore their own personal experiences, allowing them to come to
terms with the traumatic events that they have experienced. |
| Outreach |
|
ASCHIANA caters for 3500 children through it’s street outreach program for
children living in the IDP (internally displaced people) camps
unable to access the centers providing them with basic education,
recreation and health education. |
Children with Special Disability |
|
ASCHIANA provides children with literacy recreational
activities with different physical games to keep them busy
mentally. |
| Other Programs |
| • Juvenile
Justice Program • Micro Credit Training for Women • Children’s Development Bank |
Related programs
- Basic Education
- Life Skills
- Vocational Training
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Psychosocial
- Outreach
- Other Programs