LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM
Brikom Children Foundation’s Livelihood Program aims to empower vulnerable communities by providing them with sustainable skills and resources to improve their economic well-being. Through this program, participants receive training in various income-generating activities such as agriculture, crafts, small-scale businesses, and vocational skills. The program includes:
Skills Training: Participants receive comprehensive training in areas such as agricultural practices, handicrafts, tailoring, baking, and other vocational skills based on community needs and interests.
Entrepreneurship Development: The program equips participants with knowledge in business management, marketing, financial literacy, and market research to help them establish and sustain their businesses successfully.
Access to Resources: Brikom Children Foundation facilitates access to resources such as startup kits, seeds, tools, equipment, and microfinance support to enable participants to start and scale their ventures.
Mentorship and Coaching: Participants receive ongoing mentorship and coaching to enhance their skills, address challenges, and optimize their business operations for long-term success.
Community Engagement: The program fosters community engagement and collaboration by creating networks, cooperatives, and market linkages to promote collective growth and resilience.
Overall, Brikom Children Foundation’s Livelihood Program empowers individuals and communities to break the cycle of poverty, build sustainable livelihoods, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Brikom Children Foundation’s Inclusive Education Program is designed to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or abilities, has equal access to quality education and support services. The program promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equity in education through various initiatives and strategies.
Accessible Learning Environments: Brikom Children Foundation works to create inclusive and accessible learning environments in schools by providing infrastructure improvements, assistive devices, and resources such as ramps, accessible classrooms, braille materials, and hearing aids.
Teacher Training and Capacity Building: The program offers specialized training and capacity building for teachers and school staff on inclusive teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and strategies to support students with diverse learning needs.
Individualized Support Plans: Brikom Children Foundation collaborates with educators, parents, and healthcare professionals to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities or special needs. These plans outline personalized learning goals, accommodations, and support services tailored to each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
Parent and Community Engagement: The program engages parents, caregivers, and community members in promoting inclusive practices, raising awareness about disability rights, and advocating for inclusive policies and programs at the local and national levels.
Inclusive Curriculum and Materials: Brikom Children Foundation supports schools in developing inclusive curricula, learning materials, and teaching resources that reflect diversity, promote cultural sensitivity, and accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Peer Support and Social Inclusion: The program fosters peer support networks, inclusive sports and recreational activities, and social inclusion initiatives to promote positive interactions, friendships, and a sense of belonging among all students.
By implementing these comprehensive strategies, Brikom Children Foundation’s Inclusive Education Program strives to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, regardless of their differences or challenges.
