In every village ENG travels to, home visits comprise a critical component of the overall program. Family and parents play a significant role in their children’s scholastic success, and interviewing the parents prior to granting a scholarship is part of the criteria for inclusion in the program. Beyond providing a stable studying environment, parents are forced to contend with other obstacles which could include early marriage proposals, help in working the fields or day labor, or even the money from selling their child in sex slavery.
Despite how unpalatable those options may seem, desperate parents may feel they have to resort to these short-term measures, foregoing the lifetime benefits and familial equality education confers to their daughters. Home visits serve to reinforce with the parents, family, and surrounding community, the responsibility and privilege these young girls have earned with their scholarships, and recurring home visits are an annual reminder that many individuals, beyond the parents, are invested and devoted to the long term success of these young women.
Sitting here, among these families, you understand the importance the scholarships play in the role of the girls and their family. By providing financial assistance and school supplies for these girls, ENG helps these families in navigating the difficult decision of educating their daughters and impacting the welfare of their family. For me, it’s powerful to understand that the scholarships ENG provide benefit not only the girls, but have an effect now, and in the future, in the well-being of their home life and families!
A Scholarship Student Studying at Home
Through our scholarship program, girls are given the opportunity to continue their education with the resources they need to succeed. Even at home, scholarship students remain dedicated to their studies, working hard to achieve their goals and build a brighter future. With the support of our program and their families, these girls are empowered to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams.
Walking Through Remote Villages to Meet Families
Our team travels through remote villages to personally connect with families and share the importance of educating girls. By meeting parents in their communities, we listen to their concerns, understand their challenges, and encourage them to support their daughters’ education. These visits help build trust, raise awareness, and open doors for more girls to access life-changing learning opportunities
Meeting With Parents to Discuss a Student’s Educational Journey
We regularly meet with parents to discuss each student’s progress, challenges, and achievements in school. These conversations help build trust between families and educators while ensuring that every girl receives the support she needs to succeed. By working closely with parents, we create a shared commitment to education, empowering girls to stay in school, grow in confidence, and pursue a brighter future.
ENG Staff Conducting a Home Visit With a Student’s Family
Our staff recognizes that academic success starts at home, and we work to ensure our students and their families are able to provide an environment and structure that supports regular school attendance. Our team conducts annual visits with each family to ensure the living environment is conducive to education and to better understand the economic circumstances of the household. These local touchpoints are a critical way for us to stay connected with the families whose students we support and ensure our scholarship students are engaged and set up for academic success.
Scholarship Recipients Receiving Essential School Supplies
Our scholarship recipients receive essential school supplies such as books, uniforms, and learning materials to help them succeed in their education. By removing these financial barriers, we ensure that girls can focus on learning and reaching their full potential. This support gives them the tools and confidence they need to stay in school and build a brighter future.