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In Austria, the Austrian Red Cross, in partnership with learning houses across the country, is providing vital support to children from families who may not be able to afford expensive tutoring. These learning houses, open Monday to Friday and located in more than 130 facilities throughout Austria, offer a safe place for children who have no place in afternoon care [1].
The program provided by learning houses encompasses a wide range of activities designed to strengthen language and reading skills, deepen mathematical foundations, and prepare children for school exams and tests. In addition to academic support, the program includes joint excursions and leisure activities, information about further schools, and a safe environment for children to grow [2].
A donation of just 20 Euro can cover the needs of two children, while a donation of 125 Euro enables a whole group of 15 children to have a valuable learning hour. Every euro donated helps make education possible for all children [3]. Small successes, such as a child bringing home a school test with a "Good" or "Excellent" for the first time, can make a significant difference in the children's lives [4].
Learning houses in Austria offer more than just academic support. In Lower Austria, for instance, they serve as a springboard to a better future, offering more than just homework help but also social participation and the chance to discover new perspectives [5]. A donation of 10 Euro can finance learning materials for one child for a whole month [6].
The learning houses are mainly financed through private contributions, and donations are needed to continue supporting children with learning difficulties in the future [7]. The bank account for donations is IBAN: AT71 3100 0000 0099 9995, with the payment reference for donations being 1221 [8].
While specific donation options for individual learning houses may not be readily available online, interested donors or sponsors can contact these institutions directly via their official websites to explore philanthropic opportunities [9].
In addition to the learning houses, Austria offers a variety of educational programs aimed at fostering learning and cross-cultural exchange. These include study abroad programs, English teaching assistantships, summer schools, and specialized courses [10]. These programs support academic development, cultural exchange, and professional growth, positioning graduates competitively in the global job market [11].
References: [1] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/service/soziales/lernhueser.html [2] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Programmes offered by learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/service/soziales/lernhueser/programme.html [3] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Donate to learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/spenden/spenden-zur-unterstuetzung-der-lernhueser.html [4] Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. (n.d.). Higher education in Austria. Retrieved from https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/en/education-and-research/higher-education/ [5] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Learning houses in Lower Austria. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/service/soziales/lernhueser/lernhueser-in-niederosterreich.html [6] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Donate to learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/spenden/spenden-zur-unterstuetzung-der-lernhueser.html [7] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Donate to learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/spenden/spenden-zur-unterstuetzung-der-lernhueser.html [8] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Donate to learning houses. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/spenden/spenden-zur-unterstuetzung-der-lernhueser.html [9] Austrian Red Cross. (n.d.). Contact us. Retrieved from https://www.roteskreuz.at/de/kontakt.html [10] Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. (n.d.). Study in Austria. Retrieved from https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/en/education-and-research/study-in-austria/ [11] Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. (n.d.). Higher education in Austria. Retrieved from https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/en/education-and-research/higher-education/
The learning houses in Austria, in addition to academic support, also foster personal growth through activities designed for social participation and the discovery of new perspectives. A donation to these learning houses can enable children to explore education-and-self-development opportunities and contribute to their overall personal growth.
