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Learning & Literacy Program
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“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”
– Roy T. Bennett
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Basic skills that we take for granted can be life-changing for these children. Reading, writing, speaking, even listening. Skills and experiences their torn and disrupted lives have so far deprived them of which often makes their involvement in learning programs challenging.
The Learning & Literacy Program is a powerful tool to help the boys communicate more effectively and improve their capacity to reconnect with the world, standing them in good stead for future employment.
The Learning & Literacy Program awakens a sense of wonder in life and work for the boys Hualien,
turning tales of hardship into a world of opportunities.
A 100% donation-funded class-based program, teachers deliver learning with passion in a supportive environment. Back at home, the boys benefit from caregivers who continue to cultivate their progress outside of the classroom.
Progress is monitored by teachers and tutors, with outcomes assessed regularly. And for those with learning difficulties receive individual and tailored support, ensuring every child has the best chance of success.
In 2016, 14 boys took part in the program. To start, some boys could barely recognize words and had no reading ability. By lesson three, they could write a 300-word article. Lesson four, 600 words.
Through movies, they learn storytelling, developing their writing skills. Through writing, self-healing begins.
In 2017, 30 of the 32 boys participated, and there has been a corresponding increase in soft skills and school grades.
The Home is extremely proud of these results; watching growth, self-worth and potential flourish is truly inspiring. But there is more work to do.
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