Formal and Vocational Education
Program Objectives
- Increase enrolment and retention of children with Sickle Cells in School going population (aged between 5-18 years) into school programs with an emphasis on gender equity and inclusiveness; while addressing socio-cultural barriers that hinder the enrolment of girls and children with Sickle cells through community mobilization and sensitization, and by combating violence in the school place.
- Provide psychosocial training to teachers about the care, treatment and management of sickle cells cases while at school.
- Facilitate the availability of adequate and relevant basic education materials, kits, and supplies to children with Sickle cells.
- Support the neediest with school fees to complete their education.
- Considering those who cannot afford to go for formal education into vocational skills training.
