SWA/Storycrafting in Swaziland

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

The project aims to develop early education in Swaziland by arranging education for workers working with children about method called story crafting. During the project about 40 workers will attend one-week course and practice the method in their institutions. After the course the institutions will also be helped to develop the method to be useful to these institutions and suitable for Swazi culture and traditions. By story crafting children learn to express themselves, to deal with difficult experiences and their self esteem gets better. It also develops learning and reading skills.