About KIND

Programmes

SPONSOR A CHILD TO LEARN PROGRAMME

KIND has created a “Sponsor A Child To Learn” Programme. This programme makes provision for disadvantaged children who are in regular Primary and Secondary school whose parents or guardians are unable to provide for their basic educational and nutritional needs.

The cost of the “Sponsor A Child To Learn” Program varies depending on the age of the child:

Age 9-10 years  $850.00 per month
Age 10-15 years $650.00 per month

KIND provides tuition fees, schoolbooks and supplies, extra lessons, transportation, medical supplies and hampers for the family where applicable. We also try to assist these families in the areas of nutrition, medical assistance, vocational training, emotional counseling and sport. Awareness about this programme is created by monthly solicitation letters to individuals and corporate citizens.

INTEGRATED LITERACY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

This Integrated Literacy Development Programme represents one of the main areas of KIND's ongoing efforts to assist underprivileged youths in Trinidad and Tobago. Education is our primary focus in this programme. We believe that education is the key for any real development to take place within the lives of the children.

Most of the children entering our programme are not equipped to enter the world of work due to their illiteracy and slow ability to learn. Theirs is a unique situation that requires detailed attention to correct the problem.

The project is conducted in collaboration with Servol and ALTA, both registered organizations that addresses illiteracy in children. Our teachers are qualified and ALTA trained. There are three classes Beginners, Level One and Level Two. Our students are less fortunate individuals who have successfully completed their Adolescent Development Programme (ADP) at Servol. Their literacy needs to be improved if they are to successfully take advantage of the skills training that is being offered by Servol.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

KIND has adopted a novel, 2-pronged approach to empowering our clientele. Whilst focus is concentrated on the educational and psychological (literacy and self-esteem) development of the child, assistance is also extended to the relevant members of their families. KIND recognizes that it is counter-productive to return a child to the same negative home environment. We therefore go one step further and act as a catalyst for change in the home environment by conducting programmes geared specifically for parents.