Sky presents three apples, one of these must be for street Children

• My project ?

Well, it was a project aimed at giving basic computer skills to children who are obliged to work in the streets. We cooperated with a local NGO that works regularly with these children. We talked with them, learned about their situation and asked them what they would like to do. The idea of the computer training was born there. My group consisted of 12 young people. The training in computers lasted three months and we reached some 70 children!

• The Outcome

Well, the most important thing at personal level was that the project enabled me to do what I wanted! You know, I felt moved by the situation of these street children. I wanted to do something! You can approach them and get to have an idea of their reality, but you need a frame to really work with them, and this is what the Youth Initiative project allowed us to achieve! The contact with the Youth Centre in the local area and the NGO cooperating with us were very helpful and important for the project. We organised different social activities, which gave the children the chance to feel less excluded. We had the impression that we succeeded in helping them, that they learnt something useful and enjoyed the experience too. Finally, the group gained in self-confidence. I personally realised that I can organise things now by myself! Before the project, I felt afraid. You sometimes avoid committing, because you don't feel confident enough. Approaching the children and doing something for them gave me a lot of strength!