Humanitarian Projects

Our students are encouraged to participate in projects which develop their sense of social responsibility. These projects provide the students with solid experience and an understanding of humanitarian issues, whether through long term projects or one-off events.

A few examples of humanitarian projects in which our students and staff are involved:

Children of Sagarmatha (Nepal)
Ecolint students have been supporting an orphanage in Nepal since 2005 called “Children of Sagarmatha” a home to 50 children. This orphanage aims to provide each child with access to compulsory education and possibly higher education to enable them to become active citizens. More information on www.sagarmathasuisse.ch.
 
Escolinha (Brazil)
Students organise different fundraising initiatives to support a small school called Escolinha, opened in 1993 in a favela in Recife (Brazil). This project raises student awareness of the huge problems in the modern world and develops their creativity and sense of solidarity with others. 
 
Luz y Vida (Venezuela)
Luz et Vida is an educational initiative involving 12 schools in Petare, Caracas, the biggest shantytown in South AmericaEcolint students support these schools who welcome 900 children and employ more than 50 teachers, assistants and administrative staff.