EVERYONE DESERVES AN EDUCATION

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EVERYONE DESERVES AN EDUCATION

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EVERYONE DESERVES AN EDUCATION » EVERYONE DESERVES AN EDUCATION »

WDR is proud to partner with a number of organisations working to help people improve their own personal and economic development through education.

Our partners, Phakamisa, Open Schools Worldwide and Father Andeweg Institute for the Deaf (FAID), provide education for pre-schoolers to adult learners.

Phakamisa work with caregivers in South Africa, teaching skills for income generation. Open Schools Worldwide work with at risk-children across Africa. While in Lebanon, FAID ensure that children with hearing impairments can access quality education, too.

An Open Schools Worldwide class in South Africa, taught by volunteer Jeanette.

An Open Schools Worldwide class in South Africa, taught by volunteer Jeanette.

Lap desks are used by children to develop their writing skills.

Lap desks are used by children to develop their writing skills.

OSWW reach marginalised children who would otherwise miss out on an education.

OSWW reach marginalised children who would otherwise miss out on an education.

Typically, OSWW learners are ages 7-15.

Typically, OSWW learners are ages 7-15.

Having fun in the playground, where an OSWW class meets.

Having fun in the playground, where an OSWW class meets.

Angie Pape is the Director of Open Schools Worldwide. Speaking of her heart and vision for their work she says, "To God be the glory!"

Angie Pape is the Director of Open Schools Worldwide. Speaking of her heart and vision for their work she says, "To God be the glory!"

Zethu Kuzwayo leads the team at Phakamisa in Pinetown, South Africa.

Zethu Kuzwayo leads the team at Phakamisa in Pinetown, South Africa.

The beadwork classes at Phakamisa are very popular. This skill means Grannies can sell their handmade items to earn money and support their families.

The beadwork classes at Phakamisa are very popular. This skill means Grannies can sell their handmade items to earn money and support their families.

Zola teaches healthy cooking at Phakamisa.

Zola teaches healthy cooking at Phakamisa.

Father Andeweg Institute for Deaf in Beirut, Lebanon, brings hope to hearing impaired children through their educational and life-skills programmes.

Father Andeweg Institute for Deaf in Beirut, Lebanon, brings hope to hearing impaired children through their educational and life-skills programmes.

As well as educational support, children at FAID find friendship, community and understanding with their peers.

As well as educational support, children at FAID find friendship, community and understanding with their peers.

FAID's audiology department provides practical support for learners.

FAID's audiology department provides practical support for learners.

MEET MOHAMAD

A 16-year old Syrian refugee living in Lebanon

Mohamed was born with hearing loss. He has never been to school but is eager to learn. Mohamad works in a small carpentry factory in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon.

Gladys Shawish, Director of Father Andeweg Institute for the Deaf, explains that FAID staff with the Outreach Programme have been working with Mohamad, "The happiest moment for Mohamad was when he learned to spell and say his name in the correct way. Mohamad deserves a second chance in life. He needs to have an academic programme to help him have academic skills, life skills and to be able to have better opportunities in his life. 

At FAID, we are currently exploring how we might be able to put something together for young people like Mohamad."

“Thank you WDR for coming alongside us, it has been an acceleration. We see the kids excel academically. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to put a book in every child’s hand. We look forward to greater things!”

— Mitchell Lawrence,
Open Schools Worldwide, Country Director Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Malawi

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