Fountain of Hope

After School Center (Panatau)

Purpose: To reduce the rate of primary school dropouts in the village of Panatau

Beneficiaries: up to 30 children from socio-economically disadvantaged families

In September 2007, AMURTEL, in partnership with the local Council of Panatau and Cooperating Netherlands Foundation (CNF)  opened the“Fountain of Hope” After-school Center. The center offers hot meals, homework support and extracurricular activities for 30 of the most economically disadvantaged schoolchildren in the village. Many are at high risk of school dropout already in primary school. Most of them do not receive balanced nutritious meals at home, and walk to school more than an hour on an empty stomach. As they are hungry, they are unable to concentrate well in their lessons. In addition, parents are often unable to provide the tutoring and support the children need to succeed in school. The project plays an important role in offering a better future for these children by encouraging them to complete their education and break the cycle of poverty.

Donors: Cooperating Netherlands Foundation, Amici Nel Mondo, AMURT Fonte Nuova, Emanuel Antola Foundation, Pănătău Community, Buzau County, individual sponsors

Cost / Child = 470 Euros per year Fountain of Hope Annual Report 2009-2010 Schoolyear

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