How ASIE is adapting for COVID-19

ASIE continues to work and implement its activities, facing the current challenge that coronavirus presents. The safety of our staff and adapting our programmes to continue supporting students, adults, volunteers and stakeholders is our first priority.

Most people, health and educational sectors, businesses and industries will be affected in one way of another, ASIE included.

Being involved in international projects, ASIE’s top priority will be to continue the implementation of the current Erasmus+ projects but respecting safety and protection of all our beneficiaries.

Therefore, we have taken the decision to postpone most of planned public events and international physical activities until we have updated information from the coordinating European countries and World Health Organization. We are confident that even if the environment is fragile and future uncertain, we will be able to develop innovative solutions to adapt:

Inform and share ideas

We are updating our staff, volunteers and stakeholders on a regular basis to inform them about the impact on programs. We are inviting everyone to share their ideas for adaptation and need for change. Reach out to us with your suggestions for how ASIE can best adjust its programs to respond to the pandemic.

Learners

We are working to adapt our learning programs and activities in order to continue. While learners may not be able to attend classes in person, we are developing solutions to make sure students can continue their education through online or blended learning initiatives. We are enhancing the IT infrastructure and building the capacities of our staff to introduce new ways of teaching.

Psychosocial support

As most of our beneficiaries are vulnerable youth&families, we offer psycho-social support to those most in need. ASIE can offer psychological counselling and support though virtual sessions. Together with our local partners, we are also working to develop online career and educational counselling programs.

Our staff

The ASIE team is following the governmental advices, which in most cases means we are working from home and not travelling.

On behalf of the entire ASIE team, we wish you and your family good health!

We hope soon to be back to regular operations so we can keep our activities up to date and be, as usual, in the middle of our community!