Horn of Africa
Organization Details
| Name | Horn of Africa |
| URL | http://hoas.org/ |
Organization Description
| Mission statement | The mission of HOAS is to offer multi-lingual and multicultural assistance to East African immigrants and refugees in support of immediate and long term adjustment needs. |
| Service(s) description | Bilingual and culturally appropriate staff and curriculum seek to close the achievement gap for East African students, improve literacy and math outcomes, have students continue on to higher levels of education, and involve parents and families in their children’s education. Our Services Include: Tutoring and homework help Youth-led interest groups for increase community involvement Parent advocacy to involve and educate families Outreach to schools Tracking of student progress and grades Ongoing support and mentorship to youth Summer program to keep students engaged in learning Special workshops and educational events |
| Program impact | not provided |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Horn of Africa are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Expanded Learning (1 program)
Programs that provide opportunities outside of the regular school day to practice and reinforce the skills students are learning in the classroom, to get exposure to new and different areas that may spark their interest and curiosity, and to cultivate strong social emotional skills and mindsets.