Aiducatius

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Aiducatius| New opportunities come through education

With education, children in vulnerable situations can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to seek professional development and employment. Through education, children receive the tools necessary to influence their own lives and create a successful future for themselves and their families.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Anna-Karin Ericsson founded Aiducatius in 2009. As the founders of the international student exchange company Educatius Group, both Tom and Anna-Karin have intimate knowledge of the value of education and the need for access to schooling in developing countries.

“We believe education is for everyone”.

– Tom Ericsson

Projects in the Gambia

The Constitution of The Gambia states that basic education is a right, and should be free, compulsory, and available to all. However, there is a mandatory cost involved when sending children to school. Aiducatius sponsors students at St. Martin Basic Cycle school with books and study materials, textiles for school uniforms, school bags, shoes, and exam fees.

Projects in Tanzania

In 2014, the Government of Tanzania introduced a fee-free education policy, making primary education free, however, this policy does not cover education for children and youth with special needs. Located at the foot of Kilimanjaro, The Gabriella Centre has since 2009 worked with rehabilitation services for children with autism and cognitive learning disability and other neurodevelopment disorders. Its mission is to help their students become independent and productive members of their families and the community.

By sponsoring the cost of special education teachers, Aiducatius contributes to allowing more unique children, youth, and their families from all over Tanzania to benefit from the Gabriella Rehabilitation Centres’ services.

Tree Planting and conservation projects

The environment is changing, and we all have a responsibility to do what we can. To compensate for the travels Educatius Group students and staff embark on every year, AiDucatius supports tree planting and conservation in the Biharamulo district in Tanzania. AiDucatius are involved in several projects; recovery of natural forests, restoration of water sources, and planted forest management.

In the fall of 2022, Aiducatius will start the sponsorship of fruit tree planting in school as well as give students fruit tree seedlings to plant at home.