PROGRAMS

PRE-SCHOOL ~150 children
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Following a curriculum centered on the needs of a child, that was created by an expert educational consultant
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Helping children overcome developmental difficulties, assisted by psychologists and using occupational therapy
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Preparing for a successful transition into the public school system
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Giving daily meals and medical assistance

SCHOLARSHIP ~450 children
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Helping children in the public education system after they have left the Little Bamboo pre-school
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Financing their tuition fees, organising school support, cultural activities and sports
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Minimising the children’s exposure to drugs, violence and prostitution
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Benefiting from the experience and financial help of Enfants du Mekong

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
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Reinforcing the link between parents and children and fostering responsible parenthood
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Reaching the whole family through the child
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Helping families in distress through one/one meetings, seminars on children rights, basic medical care and nutrition advice, basic livelihood workshps

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
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Little Bamboo only finances but does not operate this program
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Sister Anne, an Irish Catholic nun who works near Little Bamboo, operates with our help:
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Baby-care centre to enable mothers to go to work
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Support for elderly people (nutrition, communication ... ).
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