CURRICULA

AFLATOT The early years of a child offer a unique opportunity to shape their development. In the Aflatot curriculum three to six year-olds gather the building blocks of social and financial literacy before they reach primary school. Much of what they know about saving, spending and using resources is based on their daily routine. Even […]

AFLATOUN Aflatoun’s core programme builds on a child’s natural curiosity and teaches them positive associations with themes as children’s rights, saving and enterprise. A key activity is the democratic formation of children’s clubs, which require children to work together, manage their savings and start small business and community improvement activities. Underlying the curriculum is the […]

AFLATEEN Aflateen, the programme targeting teenagers, plays an important role in addressing issues faced by young people today. It is crucial that they understand money and the markets that increasingly affect them as they become consumers, workers and producers. This greatly improves their opportunities for the future, as it prepares young people for a complex […]

AFLATEEN+ Globally, there are 600 million adolescent girls in developing countries who experience challenges in accessing education services. All too often, these girls are also victims of discrimination and violence. Compared to boys, they often have limited access to education, knowledge, resources and skills leading to economic empowerment and advancement. For this reason, Aflatoun’s gender […]

AFLAYOUTH “Youth” is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. Therefore, ‘youth’ is often indicated as a person between the age where they may leave compulsory education, and the age at which they find their first employment. […]

LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR PEACE Globally, an estimated 230 million children live in areas affected by armed conflict. They require a learning programme which supports social stability by fostering a culture of peace and prepare them for the developmental demands of their communities. Therefore, we developed Life Skills and Financial Education for Peace, which […]

CHILD PROTECTION According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, all children have the right to be cared for and protected. Thus, everyone that has contact with children has the responsibility of keeping them safe. Children also have the right to participate in issues that are related to their well-being and play a role in […]

VIOLENCE PREVENTION According to the World Health Organization and the Department of Violence Studies, some of the most promising strategies to address violence at young ages include programmes that involve families, have early childhood development interventions, life skills development, bullying prevention, therapeutic approaches, and finally, several strategies at the community and societal level such as […]

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT It is known that educational programmes are more successful when they are developed in consultation with all the relevant parties. In the case of the Aflatoun programmes, the most important parties that contribute to the success of programme implementation are children, young people, families, facilitators, teachers and the wider school community. Ideally, school […]

THE ENVIRONMENT This supplement was created in response to the overwhelming need for material that educates young people on environmental issues. The aim of this supplement is for participants to reflect on how their habits and actions affect the environment around them, and to positively influence their abilities to take action against the growing environmental […]

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING The 21st century is often described as an age of unprecedented pace of change and uncertainty related to technological evolution and climate change. In response to these challenges and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aflatoun International, with support of the partner network, created the Social Emotional Learning Supplement. This manual, aimed at […]

WASH The WASH supplement was created in response to Aflatoun International’s network demand for specific material that focuses on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. This material is based on the vision that children and their communities have important roles in adopting good hygiene practices and managing water efficiently in everyday life or in case of pandemics. […]

POSITIVE LIFESTYLES This supplement seeks to empower girls to become agents of positive change in their own lives, and role models for other girls in their communities. In out-of-classroom, informal settings, the programme uses interactive games to encourage girls to explore personal health (fitness and nutrition) related topics, while being physically active. Topics include healthy […]

TRANSFORMING AGRIBUSINESS Created with the intention of engaging young people meaningfully in agricultural activities, this large and comprehensive supplement seeks to provide young people in rural or peri-urban settings with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in agribusiness. With this in mind, the material provides a solid foundation of financial management techniques, local farming […]

LABOUR MIGRATION This material seeks to educate adolescents and young people about the realities of labour migration in a comprehensive, interactive and flexible format. The ultimate goal is to positively influence their ability to make their own decisions regarding labour migration – whether it is the right decision for them, and how to plan accordingly. […]

DIGITAL FINANCE This supplement aims to respond to the rapid evolving of digital financial services and the importance to equip children and youth with the knowledge & skills to understand and eventually use digital finance safely.