ROOTA (Rising Out Of The Ashes) is a Canadian-registered charity that is helping vulnerable children in Egypt.
Children of Hope is proud to announce a collaboration with ROOTA to support 150 children in a Zabaleen Education Project at Manshayet Nasser, Cairo, Egypt.
The Zabaleen community – The garbage collectors recycling 80% of Cairo's waste. These families face extreme marginalization and are forced to work, especially children. Due to poverty, child labor, household duties, and cultural barriers, the dropout ratio among young people from schools is very high.
About the Initiative
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This project particularly focuses on the preparatory level (grades 7-9).
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This collaboration aims to break the cycle of poverty by equipping children with the educational resources and emotional support they need to thrive.
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Together we stand beside marginalized families in their journey toward education, empowerment, sustainability, and a brighter future.
WHAT THE PROJECT DELIVERS
- Academic Reinforcement: After-school classes in core subjects for 150 students, including 30 reintegrated dropouts
- Digital Skills: Computer training on Ministry platforms and essential software
- Holistic Support: Life skills, music/artistic activities, 3 festivals, 3 cultural trips
- Awareness sessions: Engaging 150 families to support girls' education
ALIGNMENT WITH COH MISSION
✓ Education-focused intervention
✓ Targets extreme poverty in a marginalized community
✓ Gender equality
✓ Measurable outcomes: school completion,
digital literacy, family engagement
✓ Sustainable: builds on existing ROOTA infrastructure and community trust
