English Program
Details of the organization
Name *
Paper Airplanes
Country *
International
Website (URL)
http://www.paper-airplanes.org
Type *
International organizations
Information about the project
Project title *
English Program
Description *
English is Paper Airplanes' largest program. Tutors and learners in our English program connect over Skype, Google Hangouts, or WhatsApp to meet for 1.5 hours each week during the 16 week session. Using these existing ICTs allows Paper Airplanes to provide free access to education in active and post-conflict zones where educational infrastructure has been compromised or destroyed. Pairs follow a four-leveled trauma-informed curriculum requiring them to write CVs and personal statements to encourage professional development, and we provide access to test-specific resources to provide more specific support for those who request it. At the end of the course, up to ten learners are selected for an English exam scholarship, which covers test and travel costs for students taking the IELTS, TOEFL, or other internationally recognized English exams. A university toolkit with resources for student organizations who volunteer with us is being created. This toolkit will include ideas for on-campus speakers and event, mental health resources for tutors, and tutor recruitment resources.
Project website
http://www.paper-airplanes.org/english
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United States of America
Status *
Ongoing
from 14/01/2018
to
15/05/2018
Partners
Talent Beyond Boundaries, Kiron, university student organizations
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
E-learning
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Project type *
Programme
Tool-kit