education in brick factories

Brick factories are fairly secret places, where no NGOs enter. Living and working conditions are extremely difficult. Almost all the families are over-indebted and have asked the owner to cover their debts. Workers find themselves in a situation of dependence on their boss, sometimes spanning several generations. This is an extremely vulnerable population, especially children.

Since 2018, Sipar has been visiting 12 brick factories every week with two mobile libraries. Since October 2023, 20 additional brick factories have also benefited from this initiative, bringing the total number of sites served by four mobile libraries to 32.

They support the socio-educational development of children living on production sites and, more broadly, of teenagers and workers. Sipar's librarian-educators offer a range of activities for children around reading and writing, a book lending service, as well as tutoring and awareness-raising on crucial social issues (hygiene, nutrition, health, violence prevention...)

Education briqueteries

Brick factories are fairly secret places, where no NGOs enter. Living and working conditions are extremely difficult. Almost all the families are over-indebted and have asked the owner to cover their debts. Workers find themselves in a situation of dependence on their boss, sometimes spanning several generations. This is an extremely vulnerable population, especially children.

Since 2018, Sipar has been visiting 12 brick factories every week with two mobile libraries. Since October 2023, 20 additional brick factories have also benefited from this initiative, bringing the total number of sites served by four mobile libraries to 32.

They support the socio-educational development of children living on production sites and, more broadly, of teenagers and workers. Sipar's librarian-educators offer a range of activities for children around reading and writing, a book lending service, as well as tutoring and awareness-raising on crucial social issues (hygiene, nutrition, health, violence prevention...)

our educative impact in brick factories

The impact on children is considerable: improved school enrolment, better literacy and numeracy, better socialization... Parents are also changing their perception of education and grasping its importance. By letting their child go to school, they hope for a better future for all.

Les résultats de notre enquête en juin 2025 illustrent le formidable travail effectué par les équipes de Sipar et de notre partenaire CWPD et dépassent nos prévisions. Lire l’article.

briqueteries sipar

"When the mobile library arrives at the brick factory, it's always a moment I look forward to. I love choosing books, especially those about fruit and vegetables, which teach me how to eat healthily. Thanks to the mobile library, I read two books a month, and the librarians bring the stories to life." 

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Sipar multiplies its impact in brick factories

sipar briqueterie

Depuis octobre 2023, grâce au soutien de l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Sipar dessert 32 briqueteries avec quatre bibliobus. L’objectif : améliorer directement les conditions de vie de plus de 3 300 bénéficiaires. Ce soutien permet également d’organiser des séances de sensibilisation pour les parents sur des thématiques sociales et de mettre en place un programme de développement dédié aux adolescents déscolarisés.

Sur cette durée de trois ans, 20 micro-bibliothèques seront créées, gérées par des volontaires issus des villages environnants. Ces espaces permettront aux habitants vivant en dehors des briqueteries d’accéder, eux aussi, à plus de 1000 livres adaptés à tous les âges et à tous les goûts.

Thank you to our pioneers partners the Fondation Luciole, The Comgest Foundation, l’AFD,  Fondation Cassiopée, 1% for Education,  La Voix de l’Enfant, Azickia Foundation, Fondation Lama and to Sense Foundation for their support on this ambitious program.

32

brick factories

4

mobiles libraries

3 300

direct beneficiaries

20

micro-libraries in rural villages