General Report

RLO Name: Initiative and Advocacy for Orphans Development (IAOD)
Project Name: Social and Emotional learning (SEL)

Objective: Our project focuses on improving the educational and psychosocial well-being of School dropouts and orphans and vulnerable children in our community. We aim to provide emotional support, promote inclusive education, and foster social development for these children and their families, Teachers, BOMS, and community leaders.

Key Activities: We held 5 community engagement meetings and trainings with parents, focusing on the emotional and educational needs of their children. We also had organized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions for children, where they participated in creative activities to express themselves and build resilience. Additionally, we provided psychosocial support and SEL 3 trainings for parents to equip them with strategies for supporting their children's development. To promote peace, we ran sports activities and a holiday SEL workshop. we also worked on re-enrolling 73 school dropouts that is in the months of January to march and over the hoildays we had collacted data for 33 more dropouts that were helped to continue their education. To enhance collaboration, we formed 3 schoolworking groups which include teachers, parents, BOMS and community leaders. On average, 250 children attended our programs daily, which reflects the success of our initiatives in reaching and supporting the most vulnerable members of the community.

Our latest project at the Initiative and Advocacy for Orphans Development (IAOD) aimed to improve the educational opportunities and psychosocial health of school dropouts, orphans and vulnerable children.

Key achievements from this initiative include
We facilitated the re-enrollment of 73 children who had previously dropped out of schools, and we had collected data for 33 more dropouts only in the month of April giving them a renewed opportunity to pursue their education.

More than 250 children, including orphans and school dropouts, took part in daily programs, highlighting a significant need for both educational and psychosocial assistance throught SEL.

We organized Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions to help children build emotional intelligence and resilience. Through activities such as vision board presentations, poetry recitals, and art exhibitions, children were encouraged to share their dreams and feelings.66 parents received training in childcare methods, including SEL practices, to better support their children's development at home.

We had Sports for Peace program over the hoilday to encouraged teamwork and mutual respect among children, helping to strengthen children's bonds.

We established three school-based working groups including Boms, Teachers, parents, and community leaders dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

During our recent activities at the Initiative and Advocacy for Orphans Development (IAOD) revealed important we had seen insights and effective strategies to inform future efforts:

The Power of Community Engagement: Involving parents, educators, and community leaders proved vital. Their active participation in meetings, workshops, and the formation of schoolworking groups contributed to a nurturing environment for children. This collaborative approach increased accountability and encouraged shared responsibility.

Comprehensive Support Yields Better Results: Addressing both educational and emotional needs made a notable difference. Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions and providing emotional support to parents boosted children’s confidence and improved their behavior.

Creative SEL activities, such as vision boards and poetry, helped children build emotional strength and express themselves.

Customized Support for At-Risk Children: Successfully re-enrolling 73 children who had dropped out demonstrated the value of targeted assistance. Personalized interventions helped these vulnerable children return to school, highlighting the need for inclusive educational practices.

Ongoing Engagement Ensures Impact: The steady involvement of more than 250 children in daily programs showed the importance of consistent participation. Maintaining regular engagement from both children and the community is essential for achieving lasting results.