What Distance support program is
Development, as a path to self-awareness, finds its cornerstone in education, which is perceived as a way of accompanying people to discover their own value, the value of others, and the world.
This is made possible through genuine, equal relationships that overcome paternalistic aid to move toward a co-creation model. Therefore, AVSI favors interventions that are not simply formative, but educational, and chooses a holistic human approach to shape its processes of project design, implementation, monitoring and communication.
For decades, AVSI has been implementing the Distance Support program in in 27 countries. This program sums up the CSO’s approach to education. The response to the needs encountered is made possible by collaborating with different social actors such as schools, religious bodies, local organizations and many other partners.
Distance Support is a program that consists in taking care of a child in a vulnerable condition and accompanying them in their education until their age of majority. A network of social workers and assistants from AVSI or its partners takes care of the child's needs, establishing a personal relationship. They ensure that every child in the program has access to education and has everything they need to go to school, that they have at least one meal a day and a healthy diet, that they receive the necessary medical care. AVSI's Distance Support is also committed to promoting the social and economic strengthening of the child's family, so that the family itself can generate a positive change in the life of the whole community.
For less than one euro a day you will guarantee a child
The opportunity to attend school
- Tuition payment
- Purchase of uniform and school supplies
- Enrollment in after-school and other recreational activities
A healthy diet
- One meal a day in the school canteen
- Training caregivers on nutrition issues
The right to healthcare
- Medical care and medication
- Regular check-ups and specialist visits
- Psychological support
Support a child
with AVSI
Start supporting a child
A small gesture that helps a child grow up.
Marie now attends school and eats well
AVSI social workers met Marié a few years ago in a village in Rwanda. She was seriously malnourished.
Shortly after this meeting Giulio chose to gift his wife Sveva a distance support with AVSI. Marié's life has now changed. And so has Giulio's and Sveva's. Today Marié is 5 years old, attends the village kindergarten, and her family has received the necessities to provide her with a healthy and nutritious diet. This is all thanks to the help of Giulio and Sveva.Want to help another child like Marié grow up?
By supporting a child, you create a bond that shortens the distance.
You will have the opportunity to build a strong and authentic bond. Here is what you will receive by supporting a child through AVSI’s Distance Support project:
- The child’s photo and personal story
- Their messages, addressed to you
- The educator’s reports
