The local Chadian Community

We also run an outreach programme in 19 local Chadian villages , where there were tensions developing as they saw the Sudanese refugees receiving support whilst they themselves endured considerable hardship.

Working with local Parents’ Associations, in 2008 we will step up this scheme by maintaining village schools, giving teachers training and basic equipment. Girls will be encouraged to enrol by providing soap as an incentive, with small clothing grants for the poorest families. Pre school children will be given a slate and chalk, a toy and a mat to sit on.

Small school gardens will be developed, with CORD providing seeds and a way of transporting water.

We also hope to introduce football for the boys, skipping for the girls, and volleyball for everyone;

monthly sports fixtures between the Chadian children and teams from Bredjing and Tréguine camps will help to dispel any resentment between the two communities.

Adult literacy classes and training for women on spaghetti making, nutrition and health for small children will run alongside general hygiene courses.