To help families keep their children in CSEP, it supplies food and a financial allowance. Methodology is based on strengthening citizenship and self-esteem. Results have shown a reduction in school dropout rates, and children have better physical and social development and are more participative. Participants live in a situation of poverty, unemployment, loose family bonds, drug abuse and violation of their most basic rights. Through recreational activities, children build self-esteem, reconstruct family bonds and are encouraged to establish long term plans and projects.
Methodology is participative.
Eug nio first heard about CRIA in 1994. After a year of training, he joined the Theatre Tribe. Today, he looks back and can see how much he has changed. He makes plans and knows he will fight to achieve his goals. Above all, he said, his thoughts and actions are no longer confined by his individual worries and concerns, but he thinks and acts collectively.