The Fatima School in Triolet has grown beyond literacy classes and now provides pre-school care, CPE preparation and pre-employment classes for children and adolescents from underprivileged communities in the greater Triolet and Grand Baie region. Join our campaign to keep the doors of this vital school open and give our youth a chance to make a difference in their communities.

1. L’École d’AlphabétisationL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatimade Fatima
REACHING BEYONDREACHING BEYOND
educationeducation

2. L’École d’AlphabétisationL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatimade Fatima
OUR STORY:OUR STORY:
The Fatima Literacy Association was founded inThe Fatima Literacy Association was founded in 19901990 by community members, with the aimby community members, with the aim
of opening aof opening a librarylibrary in Triolet. The project was transformed into ain Triolet. The project was transformed into a schoolschool when they realisedwhen they realised
that many children were not onlythat many children were not only illiterateilliterate, but had, but had nevernever attended school.attended school.
The Fatima School opened its doors with 10 children, mostly from disadvantagedThe Fatima School opened its doors with 10 children, mostly from disadvantaged
backgrounds, fragmented families or very challenging domestic environments.backgrounds, fragmented families or very challenging domestic environments.
19901990 - our first pupils- our first pupils

3. L’École d’AlphabétisationL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatimade Fatima
A ROUNDED APPROACH:A ROUNDED APPROACH:
The founders of the school quickly realised that manyThe founders of the school quickly realised that many
of the pupils came fromof the pupils came from abject circumstancesabject circumstances..
Mostly from towns and villages in the North, theseMostly from towns and villages in the North, these
children hadchildren had no accessno access to playgrounds and sports fields.to playgrounds and sports fields.
More importantly, many were arriving at schoolMore importantly, many were arriving at school hungryhungry..
The school'sThe school's Breakfast ProgrammeBreakfast Programme became an integralbecame an integral
part opart of our comprehensive approach to education. Wef our comprehensive approach to education. We
provide a snack and a hot beverage toprovide a snack and a hot beverage to allall studentsstudents dailydaily..
Some students are given a more substantial meal, takingSome students are given a more substantial meal, taking
into account their individual circumstances. Our studentsinto account their individual circumstances. Our students
have morehave more energyenergy andand focusfocus for their school day.for their school day.

4. L’École d’AlphabétisationL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatimade Fatima
OUR OBJECTIVESOUR OBJECTIVES
ProvideProvide foundationfoundation LiteracyLiteracy andand NumeracyNumeracy skills.skills.
RestoreRestore theirtheir Self-confidenceSelf-confidence..
ValidateValidate their sense oftheir sense of Self-worthSelf-worth..
Guide them toGuide them to discoverdiscover andand actualiseactualise theirtheir TalentsTalents..
Show them theShow them the benefitsbenefits ofof Self-DisciplineSelf-Discipline andand ResponsibilityResponsibility..
Help them toHelp them to expandexpand theirtheir HorizonsHorizons..
InstilInstil in each student a set of universalin each student a set of universal ValuesValues..
DevelopDevelop their capacity totheir capacity to ThinkThink andand UnderstandUnderstand..

5. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AIMS:PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AIMS:
Admission criteria:Admission criteria:
children who havechildren who have
failedfailed the CPE andthe CPE and
areare unableunable to read.to read.
Step #1Step #1 Step #2Step #2 Step #3Step #3
CPE PreparationCPE Preparation
* Prepare students* Prepare students
For CPE exams.For CPE exams.
* Subjects covered:* Subjects covered:
French, English,French, English,
maths andmaths and
environmentalenvironmental
studies.studies.
ExpansionExpansion
* Mechanics of* Mechanics of
reading and writing.reading and writing.
* Introduction to:* Introduction to:
English, maths andEnglish, maths and
general knowledge.general knowledge.
Basic LiteracyBasic Literacy
* Foundations of* Foundations of
reading and writingreading and writing
““ONE child, ONE teacher, ONE book, ONE pen canONE child, ONE teacher, ONE book, ONE pen can changechange thethe worldworld.”.”
Malala YousufzaiMalala Yousufzai

6. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
THE NUMBERSTHE NUMBERS
-- Literacy ProgrammeLiteracy Programme:: 123123 pupilspupils
-- Pre-employment ProgrammePre-employment Programme:: 2020 pupilspupils
-- Pre-Primary SchoolPre-Primary School:: 2525 pupilspupils
- Teaching staff (full time):- Teaching staff (full time): 1212
- Non-teaching staff:- Non-teaching staff: 44 admin staff, plus a psychologist and a social worker.admin staff, plus a psychologist and a social worker.
- Volunteers:- Volunteers: overover 3030 part-time volunteers who assist with classes, administration,part-time volunteers who assist with classes, administration,
fund-raising and extra-curricular activities.fund-raising and extra-curricular activities.
- Facilities: 8 classrooms; computer room; home economics room; multi-function- Facilities: 8 classrooms; computer room; home economics room; multi-function
room (including library); playground. Plus pre-primary facility at Cité Mère Thérésa.room (including library); playground. Plus pre-primary facility at Cité Mère Thérésa.

7. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
THE FACTSTHE FACTS
- Pupils since 1990:- Pupils since 1990: overover 25002500
- Past pupils employed:- Past pupils employed: aboutabout 6060%%
- CPE pass rate in 2015: a- CPE pass rate in 2015: a remarkableremarkable 8989%%
- Fatima is part of the- Fatima is part of the ANFENANFEN network.network.
- We offer our students the “- We offer our students the “Future KidsFuture Kids” Information” Information
Technology programme.Technology programme.
- Three of our teachers took part in the pilot “- Three of our teachers took part in the pilot “Lion's QuestLion's Quest” training programme.” training programme.

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CPE Pass Rates: 2008CPE Pass Rates: 2008 toto 20152015
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
% de réussite aux examens de CPE
Axis Title
Percentage Pass Rates for the CPE Exams
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Develop theirDevelop their
CREATIVITYCREATIVITY
PaintingPainting
CraftsCrafts
NeedleworkNeedlework
Teach themTeach them
TEAM SPIRITTEAM SPIRIT
FootballFootball
ChoirChoir
DramaDrama
Develop theirDevelop their
TALENTSTALENTS
GardeningGardening
CookingCooking
Wicker workWicker work
BEYONDBEYOND BASICBASIC EDUCATIONEDUCATION

10. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
GivingGiving ourour pupils the opportunity topupils the opportunity to achieveachieve theirtheir FULLFULL potentialpotential..
Broaden theirBroaden their
OUTLOOKOUTLOOK
ConferencesConferences
ExhibitionsExhibitions
ConcertsConcerts
Give them a sense ofGive them a sense of
SELF WORTHSELF WORTH
ListeningListening
SharingSharing
SupportSupport
Initiate them to newInitiate them to new
TECHNOLOGIESTECHNOLOGIES
ComputersComputers
DigitalDigital
Future KidsFuture Kids

11. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
PREPARATION FOR WORKING LIFE PROGRAMMEPREPARATION FOR WORKING LIFE PROGRAMME
Launched in 2000 in response to theLaunched in 2000 in response to the shortageshortage ofof Vocational Schools.Vocational Schools.
On your marksOn your marks
Get setGet set
Go!Go!
ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships
Place students in thePlace students in the
hospitality, retail,hospitality, retail,
beauty, hairdressing,beauty, hairdressing,
and food & beverageand food & beverage
sectorssectors
PREP for WorkPREP for Work
Cooking, baking,Cooking, baking,
beauty, hairdressing,beauty, hairdressing,
sewing, languages,sewing, languages,
communications,communications,
computer skillscomputer skills ++ moremore
Complete CPEComplete CPE
For students who haveFor students who have
finished their CPEfinished their CPE
BEYOND SCHOOLBEYOND SCHOOL

12. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
We areWe are PROUDPROUD of the many success stories from this programme:of the many success stories from this programme:
✔ Jean Alain and Stephane joined theJean Alain and Stephane joined the maintenacemaintenace team at the Caudan Waterfront.team at the Caudan Waterfront.
✔ Cindy was hired as aCindy was hired as a hhairdresserairdresser at Leat Le VerandaVeranda Hotel.Hotel.
✔ Fabienne joined theFabienne joined the restaurantrestaurant team at Paradise Cove.team at Paradise Cove.
✔ Stephane works as aStephane works as a salespersonsalesperson at City Sport.at City Sport.
✔ Jérome is part of theJérome is part of the maintenancemaintenance team at Marina Village.team at Marina Village.
✔ Jean-Paul is working at theJean-Paul is working at the Boat HouseBoat House at the Mauricia.at the Mauricia.
✔ Jennifer has worked at the Vanille et ChocolatJennifer has worked at the Vanille et Chocolat bakery.bakery.

13. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
A fewA few MOREMORE success stories from past students:success stories from past students:
✔ Jonah found his niche as aJonah found his niche as a diving instructordiving instructor..
✔ David continued his training to become aDavid continued his training to become a suchi chefsuchi chef..
✔ Jessie specialises inJessie specialises in Italian cuisineItalian cuisine at Beachcomber Hotels .at Beachcomber Hotels .
✔ Sandy is part of theSandy is part of the waitressingwaitressing team at the Mauricia Hotel.team at the Mauricia Hotel.
✔ ExpertExpert barmanbarman Benoit is mixing exotic cocktails.Benoit is mixing exotic cocktails.
✔ Jesseline is working as aJesseline is working as a hairdresserhairdresser in a salon.in a salon.
✔Queency isQueency is sellingselling up delicious pastries at Pain & Moulin.up delicious pastries at Pain & Moulin.

14. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
Open a DOOROpen a DOOR Open a MINDOpen a MIND
The BasicsThe Basics
- Staff salaries- Staff salaries
- Stationery and books- Stationery and books
- Psychologist and- Psychologist and
social worker salariessocial worker salaries
- Utility bills and- Utility bills and
insurance costsinsurance costs
- School maintenance- School maintenance
and securityand security
Value AddedValue Added
- School Nutrition- School Nutrition
ProgrammeProgramme
- School extra-- School extra-
curricular activitiescurricular activities
- School outings- School outings
- Sports & exercise- Sports & exercise
- Concerts & exhibitions- Concerts & exhibitions
- Staff development- Staff development
BUILDING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSBUILDING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Fatima is anFatima is an educationallyeducationally independentindependent andand financiallyfinancially autonomousautonomous NGONGO. We rely entirely. We rely entirely
onon CSR fundingCSR funding and the patronage ofand the patronage of individual donorsindividual donors to meet our financial commitments.to meet our financial commitments.
Annual running costs:Annual running costs: Rs.Rs. 5 500 0005 500 000

15. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
Building on the successes of the past 27 years, it is imperative to invest inBuilding on the successes of the past 27 years, it is imperative to invest in
keeping thekeeping the doorsdoors,, mindsminds andand futuresfutures OPENOPEN for thefor the nextnext generation.generation.
Open the FUTUREOpen the FUTURE
Key ProjectsKey Projects CostCost
-- NEWNEW School BuildingSchool Building:: Rs. 3 000 000Rs. 3 000 000
Library - Meeting room - ClassroomLibrary - Meeting room - Classroom
Staff Room – Kitchen.Staff Room – Kitchen. Capital ProjectCapital Project
-- NEWNEW BakeryBakery Capital ProjectCapital Project Rs. 425 000Rs. 425 000
-- NEWNEW Apprenticeship ProgrammesApprenticeship Programmes Rs. 350 000Rs. 350 000
Ongoing ProjectOngoing Project -- annual costannual cost
Partner with us toPartner with us to unlockunlock andand growgrow the POTENTIAL of ourthe POTENTIAL of our young people.young people.

16. L’École d’Alphabétisation de FatimaL’École d’Alphabétisation de Fatima
LET US BUILD TOMORROW TOGETHERLET US BUILD TOMORROW TOGETHER
WithWith YOURYOUR support we cansupport we can NURTURENURTURE thethe nextnext generation.generation.
THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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