Establishment of an educational institute in Amokwe

The Association

The Amokwe Nigeria Association (VAN) was founded in January 2000 by a group of men and women from Switzerland and Austria in accordance with Article 60ff of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB). The association is based in Zollikofen, Switzerland. It currently counts around 150 members and donors.

Inclusion

Computer and electrotechnical school – an opportunity for young people.With various inclusive educational offers, young people are empowered to live a self-determined life ...

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Education

Education is a universal fundamental right for every child. The institute pursues three goals: education, inclusion and rehabilitation...

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Fundraising

Creating opportunities together – for today and tomorrowEvery contribution counts. An African proverb says: «When an animal itches on its back, it scratches on a tree. If a person itches on his back, he asks a fellow man to scratch him». ...

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Our vision

We are committed to a just, sustainable and inclusive Nigeria where all people, especially children and young people, regardless of their social background or physical impairment, have equal access to education, training, health care and economic opportunities. We believe in a society that empowers communities, promotes equal opportunities and enables everyone to develop their talents, live independently and actively contribute to the sustainable development of their community.

School in Amokwe

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28Dec

Inclusion

Social Empowerment – an important goal Computer and Electrotechnical School – an opportunity...

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28Dec

Education

Education is the key Education is a universal fundamental right for every child. The institute...

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27Dec

Fundraising

If an animal's back itches, it scratches itself against a tree. If a person's back itches, he or she asks another person to scratch him or her at back

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