Empowering disadvantaged youth through education

Through its “Empowering disadvantaged youth through education” program, CAMELEON aims to facilitate integration by supporting communities, families and their children in situations of extreme poverty, so that they can achieve professional development. This takes the form of several workshops throughout the year, involving the family of each beneficiary. 

At CAMELEON, we're convinced that access to education is the key to a promising future, breaking down inequalities.

Some key figures of our program in 2024:

• 450 beneficiaries supported in their education, including 79 university graduates.
• 2800 children and their families guided towards empowerment.

Testimony

Mother of a beneficiary: “I'm grateful to CAMELEON and the sponsors for sending my daughter to school. I also learned, during the parenting seminar, the right way to educate my children, but also to never be afraid to express myself.” 

Success story

Flourence is a beneficiary who graduated this year in Secondary Education. She graduated Cum Laude. Despite the challenges she faced both in school and within her family, she has gained in perseverance and determination, essential qualities for achieving her life goals. Flourence believes she has acquired valuable skills and knowledge to bégin the next chapter of her life. Her family's unwavering support serves as her motivation to pursue her dream of becoming a professional teacher. Currently, Flourence is preparing for review classes to ensure success in the Licensure Examination for teachers.

Like Flourence, 79 students who benefited from our program graduated this year and are now moving on to new adventures!

Dear Donor,

We are glad to come back to you with recent news of our beneficiaries. Currently, more than 80 high school and university students are waiting for their sponsors. If you are interested by sponsorship, feel free to contact us. 

Thank you for your trust and support!
The CAMELEON Team

January

The CAMELEON Family Development Center conducted a local conference focused on involving families, providing a platform for the primary stakeholders of the project to actively engage and share their perspectives.

An Internal Auditor of Apprentis d’Auteuil was in attendance during this event. Families took the stage, sharing their life experiences and discussing how they navigated the challenges they encountered. Emphasis was placed on the positive impact of the CAMELEON’s FDC on their development, and they shared memorable moments associated with the project.

The event also featured a photovoice and storytelling workshop, where families further conveyed their meaningful experiences.

February

28 beneficiaries from the CAMELEON Community Development program participated in the Employability Skills Workshop at the Passi Center. They acquired valuable skills essential for effective communication and job preparation.

CAMELEON organizes such activities with the aim of developing the beneficiaries' oral communication and self-confidence, which will help them in their future socio-professional endeavors.

March

During the celebration of Women’s Month, Rhea M., a CAMELEON Community Development beneficiary and the President of Voice of CAMELEON’s Children (Cameleon Youth Advocates) , became Bb. Pintados de Pasí 2024.

Her passion, resilience, hard work, and commitment to excellence and the promotion of empowerment have shown during her journey and experiences. CAMELEON is proud of her and is rooting for her continued success.

April

165 beneficiaries participated in the Quarterly Meeting and life skills sessions organized by CAMELEON. This activity also served as an avenue to discuss concerns among the beneficiaries. Learning sessions about Netiquette and Psychological First Aid were facilitated by two ComDev Alumni and an In-House Counselor.

CAMELEON organizes activities that help develop the beneficiaries’ capacities to think more rationally and critically in various circumstances they encounter on their journey as youths and future professionals.

Another event was held with 55 beneficiaries of CAMELEON’s Community Development program. It was a training session on protective behaviors for adolescents. This activity was specifically designed go combat a child sexual abuse in both online and offline environments among the beneficiaries.

CAMELEON emphasizes the importance of continuous efforts in raising awareness, educating, and empowering individuals on child protection and children’s rights.

Links:

• Sponsor a student