Homework Help for Burmese Children

Homework Help for Burmese Children

RIAC has settled over 50 Burmese refugees in Worcester over the past few years. Many of these families came during the summer of 2009. During the fall season, we established a Homework Help Project for Burmese children ranging in ages from seven to fourteen. Taking place once a week, on Saturday mornings for two hours, Holy Cross students volunteered their time to practice English with the children, help them with homework, teach them about American culture, play games and help them build friendship amongst one another. This program was a great success!! The same children, and others, returned each week to learn from the Holy Cross students, who were learning about Burmese culture in return. We hope to resume this program next semester and also make the opportunity available to families from other countries.