Education
“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world” – Malala Yousafzai
Education is all about people being able to learn what they need throughout their lives, as per their potential. It includes ‘learning to know, to do, to live together and to be’. Education takes place in the family, community, schools and institutions, and in the society as a whole.
Poverty, marginalization, and discrimination are the main barriers to education for those affected by leprosy. They are often discriminated against because of the misplaced fear about the disease. They find it difficult to access mainstream schools, vocational training and various other opportunities of learning. This results in greater isolation, deprivation of rights, and loss of dignity in life. Lack of education further intensifies the discrimination.
Our Education programm focuses on access to education and lifelong learning. It stems from the understanding that education leads to the realization of a potential, improved sense of dignity and self-worth, and effective participation in society. TLMTI believes that education is life-long and hence works with children, adolescents, and adults.
- Provides education scholarships.
- Creates awareness about leprosy in schools, with a focus on reducing stigma.
- Empowers families affected by leprosy to know the importance of education and supports them to access various education schemes and services provided by the government and other organizations.
- Provides assistance to access education loans/grants, up to professional courses (engineering, nursing, teaching, etc).
- Facilitates study environments and family situations that promote learning.
- Provides support to access education concerning life skills and survival needs, including information about reproductive health, sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
- Provides support to access appropriate, flexible and effective learning opportunities throughout life (for example, adult literacy through National Literacy Mission and higher education through distance learning).
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