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Education for All

Annalies, Victoria, Jennifer, Bridget, Shival & JC

Where are we from?

• Trinidad & Tobago
• Population: 1.3 million
• Oil based economy

Trinidad & Tobago

What are we known for?

• Carnival
• Food: Doubles, Bake & Shark, Roti…
• Beaches: Maracas, D1, Las Cuevas…
• Down the Islands (DDI)

Interactive

Poverty is Prevalent

• Over 1/5th below the poverty line
• Can’t afford private schools or extra lessons

Public School System

• SEA Exam
• Privileged children have an advantage
• Well-off children - >50% pass for their 1st choice
• Disadvantaged children - <20% pass for their 1st choice

What is Reach Out?

• Community Service

Organization

• Tutor less-privileged kids
• Preparation for SEA

How was it founded?

• Who: Mr. Anthony Blackburn (Teacher)
• Year: 2010
• Student-run with support from

teachers

What do we do?

Who does it impact?

JP

SHAWNA

MAYA

KELESIE, better known as, ALVIN

Activities for Kids

• Family Day
• Sports Day
• Christmas Card Making
• Summer Board Games

Christmas Card Making

Family Fun-Day

Sports Day

Fundraisers

• Rock Out with Reach Out
• Bake Sales

Rock Out with Reach Out

Challenges

• Consistency of participation
• Keeping up interest and maintaining participation of kids
• Attracting new kids
• Maintaining the facility
• Stimulate learning in few children

Where do we go next?

• Improve condition of community centre
• Safe environment
• Encourage learning

How do we get there?

• Consistent attendance
• Spreading the word
• Host more events
• Library
• Outings for the children

How is Reach-Out Sustainable:

• What is sustainability?

Reach Out incorporates:

• Social sustainability
• Humanitarian sustainability
• Educational sustainability

Thank You!

Questions and Comments?