Story

Ecuador has been hit hard by Covid-19 and strict measures have been put in place to contain the spread. Many of the families CENIT supports are no longer allowed to work in the markets and they have lost the little income they were previously earning. CENIT have temporarily adapted the support they offer. They are now helping children and their families by telephone, providing emotional support, health and other advice, homework assistance, and some food provisions where possible.

Impact

Under normal circumstances, the tutoring programme supports children at risk of school desertion and offers extra support to help them succeed at school. In the current crisis, maintaining contact and supporting families through this difficult time is key to helping children stay safe and making sure they return to school when they can. In the long-term, through access to education and training, young people will secure employment, break the poverty cycle and lead a life of dignity.

Challenge

Before lockdown, working children faced long working hours in Quito's markets and as a result did not receive the education, opportunities or medical care needed for healthy development. Now, as schools are temporarily closed, children who were previously in school are at risk of not returning. The Covid-19 pandemic has put added economic and social pressures on families and as such children are more vulnerable than ever. Sadly, reports of domestic violence have increased too.

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