„Learning for Life“ initiative paves the way to school

	The "Learning for Life" initiative is part of the Child Care Program of Bayer CropScience in India. It covers everything from reintegration into the regular school system to vocational education measures:

		Daycare centers for children of pre-school age are run in conjunction with India’s Naandi Foundation to enable their older brothers and sisters to attend school (Early Child Education Centers). Collaboration with the Naandi Foundation has also resulted in facilities to support weaker pupils so that they avoid leaving school early (Academic Learning Centers). » more

		Since December 2008, the project “Introduction to Basic Technology“ – implemented in conjunction with two experienced non-governmental organizations – has provided vocational lessons for senior school years in five villages in the Indian state of Karnataka to enhance the appeal of attending school. » more

		The Bayer-Ramanaidu Vignana Jyothi School of Agriculture at a vocational education center near Hyderabad opened in January 2008. This enables young people, mostly former child workers, to train as “farm assistants” in half-year courses. » more

		In all, over 3,400 schoolchildren have already taken part in one of the modules of the “Learning for Life” program.

[ last update: Friday, June 10, 2011 ]