The overall goals of the OCES Project’s child development and education initiatives is to make it possible for children to participate effectively in learning activities that are appropriate for each stage of childhood. This will also enable them to develop socially, so that they can become responsible and participative members of society.

• A safe, secure and stimulating environment for the child
• High quality education for all children
• Successful learning leading to competence in all basic educational skills
• Reduction in child labor.