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The Project: A tutoring program for children in grades 1-12

Homework Club is an idea conceived back in 2005 jointly by South Sudanese community of BC executive body and Sudanese students at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Upon realizing the rising school dropout rate among South Sudanese youths and subsequence problems, the two groups sat down and deliberated over the problem. They unanimously agreed to urgently do something to address the problem before it was too late.

It was during series meetings in search of solution that the South Sudan Homework Club was born, but it was not until 2006 that the program was finally pushed off the ground. The UBC students agreed to volunteer their time to tutor South Sudanese children most of whom are finding it hard to cope with the system of education here. The Executive body took on the task of putting the programme together. But even then, the programme faced numerous problems as the community lacked resources necessary for smoothing running of the programme.

Currently, South Sudan Homework Club is held once a week in Church of Christ and EastBurn Community Centre in Burnaby, BC. Our aim is to hold this programme as many times as our resources allow because the need for it is overwhelming.

The majority of immigrant children face many obstacles in schools because many of them never went to English schools in their home countries. As a result, majority of them end up dropping out of school. At the moment, the South Sudanese community, which happens to be the biggest immigrant community in BC, has the highest rate of school dropout rate. Quite worryingly, many of these school dropouts are not doing anything useful for themselves and the community but only roam the street. If left unresolved, this could have far reaching consequences in the near future as many of these youths will turn to drugs and criminal pursuits- and yes many of them have already been lost to drugs and crimes. It is therefore imperative that something tangible and immediate is done to address the problem.

One major way in which this problem could be addressed is strengthening this home club which is designed to play multi-roles. South Sudanese Homework Club does not only entail tutoring children but it also provides an avenue through which immigrant children are given motivational workshops and counseling. It also acts as a center where children who face similar problems in various schools meet and share their experiences. This sharing of experiences may also motivate children in their respective schools as they will realize that there are other children who also live in their shoes.

It was after trying the efforts mentioned above but failed to gather enough resources to promote the programme that we contacted the GiveMeaning.com to help us organize this fundraiser. This fundraiser drive is being put together to raise funds so that the Homework Club may continue running effectively and progressively. Our targeted amount is 11,000 dollars. Your support of this project through donation or informing others about this fundraiser will truly be appreciated by the South Sudanese community of BC and most particularly, children who are the direct beneficiaries of the progamme. Remember that every penny you donate counts as it will go to the cause.

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