Non-Formal/Alternative Basic Education (ABE)
CHADET introduced non-formal/Alternative Basic Education (ABE) for children who did not get the chance to be enrolled into regular education.
Between the years 2003-2008, CHADET established and operated three schools in and around the largest commercial center of Addis Ababa where there are large number of street and working children.
Over 3,000 children got an opportunity to attend the first cycle of education (grades 1-4) and be integrated into regular schools. Currently, there are about 400 street and working children who are enrolled into the non-formal education and regular schools in Addis Ketema Sub city.
Target Group
Street and working children in Addis Ababa's largest commercial center.
Education Model
First cycle (grades 1-4) with integration into regular schools.