Ecole du Jour 2025
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Date Initiated:
1 January 2025
Focus:
Education for all
Funds Raised:
₨ 438,000
NPO:
Future Hope
Project Overview
Ecole du Jour is an alternative day-school for children facing academic and social challenges. The programme provides structured academic support, emotional guidance, nutritional reinforcement, and a safe day environment. Without such intervention, children risk dropping out of school and spending long hours unsupervised, increasing their vulnerability. Future Hope supports more than 150 children across four centres, demonstrating strong impact.
Background of NPO
Future Hope is dedicated to supporting children who are unable to follow the standard school curriculum and are at risk of becoming “street children.” The organization provides a safe environment where these children receive daily breakfast and lunch during the day school, which operates from 09:00 to 14:00. Most of the children come from underprivileged backgrounds.
In addition to the main day school, Future Hope runs four other learning centres located in Sainte Croix, Roche Bois, Cite La Cure, and Petite Riviere. These centres operate after school hours, from 15:30 to 17:00, and are staffed by volunteers who generously donate their time to assist the children.
Description of Project
The project provides tailored academic assistance, life skills development, and supervised daily programmes aligned with the Ministry of Education calendar. Many children join with low literacy and unstable home structures. Teachers trained through ANFEN deliver non-formal education adapted to each child’s pace. The programme focuses on restoring interest in learning, improving health through nutrition, providing mentoring, and encouraging responsible decision-making.
Practical training and exposure to professionals help students build aspirations and future pathways.
Project Impact
Improved literacy and numeracy levels.
Older students accessing training encouraged younger ones.
34 enrolled and 30 completed the year.
4 students joined on‑the‑job training programs.
Partnerships with Ninety‑Six Hotels and Les Moulins de la Concorde offered training opportunities.
Positive response from a new sponsor; continued support from LMLC, PwC, and Lottotech.
Increased enrolment reflected growing trust in families.
Stability supported through the full‑year salary of one teacher, enabling two additional part‑time teachers.
Success Stories
– Kiara (17): Training with Ninety-Six Hotels; internship in housekeeping at Labourdonnais Hotel. Through this experience, she learned organisation, discipline, and teamwork. Her supervisors noted her reliability and positive attitude. Kiara now feels more prepared for future job opportunities and is motivated to continue learning.
– Yohane (17): Yohane demonstrated a strong interest in culinary work early in the programme. His commitment led him to training at Ninety‑Six Hotels, where he developed essential kitchen skills. He later joined Port Chambly Hotel for an internship in kitchen operations, working alongside professional chefs. During his placement, he learned meal preparation, food safety, and teamwork under pressure. His mentors highlighted his ability to adapt quickly. Yohane now hopes to continue in the culinary field and dreams of pursuing further training.
-Marie-Anielle (18): Marie‑Anielle completed training at Ninety‑Six Hotels and began an internship at the Spa of Hotel Hennessy. There, she learned customer care, wellness routines, and professional communication. Her gentle personality and dedication helped her build trust with the spa team. The experience boosted her confidence and opened her eyes to new career paths she had never imagined before.
– Rachel (20): Rachel’s journey reflects perseverance. She started with literacy support at Future Hope, eventually progressing to secondary school and later enrolling in a Diploma in Leisure Management at Polytechnic Montagne Blanche. In 2025, she joined Sugar Beach Hotel as a kitchen administration trainee. Her role allowed her to combine her studies with practical skills, managing schedules, assisting with food planning, and supporting the kitchen team. Rachel is now preparing to graduate and hopes to secure stable employment in the hospitality sector.
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