The School of Life(SOL)

“A space of security to become oneself a space of generosity”

– Maurice Zundel

The School of Life opened its doors in 2000 to welcome an average of 16 to 21 young girls per year who were victims of different abuses, trauma, neglect, and abandonment.

The decision to bring together individuals with different life experiences was intentional. 

This approach is meant to cultivate an ethic of compassion to protect youth from any forms of stigmatisation and prepare them for life in society.

  • To offer A RESIDENTIAL HOME recreating a family-like atmosphere
  • A TRAINING GROUND to be ready for life in society, professional world and self-sustainability

FOR WHOM?

Youth aged 16 to 21 years old who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and other traumatic situations.

OBJECTIVE

To offer a Journey of Metamorphosis wherein youth will be restored and prepared for life in society, self-sustainability and professional world.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

A ladderized program: 3 stages with specific objectives

  • A unique pedagogical method measuring the progress of the youth with precise indicators of growth while journeying in the program
  • A program placing the youth at the core of her decisions, guided by the principle of “child participation”
  • A method measuring the impact of the program on the youth

86% of the SOL youth are ready for life in society & enabled for self-sustainability

“This year I will be graduating High School. I graduated from the School of Life Program and continue my study while being a volunteer in ACAY. I start to understand that my nightmare has been transformed into a mission. I have been trained and I developed my skills as a mentor for the new girls and helped the staff in charge of the Home Life.

To be now a volunteer in ACAY is the way for me to sustain my financial needs. My painful experience has become a fulfilling mission for the new generations of youth who need help.”
-Alumni of School of Life