Educational Assistance for Socially Vulnerable Children

Laugh2heal (family and principal) is supporting the academic enrollment of children from families in precarious circumstances. Children from families living in poverty are often expected to contribute to the family income or to perform household tasks such as collecting wood, fetching water from wells, tending to the animals etc., rather than attending school.

The percentage of children out of primary school has continued to increase in recent years (from 21,9% in 2019 to 24,9% in 2021). This is a result of the worsening socio-political and security situation, that had led to numerous school closures and a high number of internally displaced people. Young girls are particularly affected due to socio-cultural realities.

Laugh2heal's financial support is managed by the Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie. The Sisters select the beneficiaries, and, in particular, encourage families to send their children to school as an investment in a better future for the entire family.

Claire, entering in 4ième

Mariette starting the CP1

Rachidatou starting the primary school

Augustin, starting the 4ième

Thierry, back in school, after dropping out as the family could not afford tuition

Odile dropped out of the 3ième as her family could not afford the schooling fees. She is now happily back in school

Juliette is in CE2. Her mother, Assita, is a widow and a beneficiary of funding for a micro catering activity

Lookman is back in school after dropping out because his father no longer paid tuition

Moise has received funding to attend the senior year

Adeline will receive funding to be able to end secondary school (2nd, 1st and terminale)

Mariette is progressing well with L2H support and is now in CM1

Marie Odile had to leave home at 5am to be in school on time. Her new bike significantly reduces her travel time.

Namema receives support for her university study

Mariette, academic year 2026-27, now in CM2