The Harlem Children's Zone

If you have a bit of time make sure you look at the Harlem Children's Zone. This is an inspirational and game changing initiative for education and community in Harlem NY. The success of this project in helping to remove the affects of a poor education have resulted in support from Barak Obama to Sir Ken Robinson.

The HCZ offers a range of programms targetted children and adults in the attempt to reduce the affects of a poor education and to improve the chances of those born into deprived areas such as Harlem. Started in the 1970's the HCZ now spans 100 blocks in Harlem and last year helped over 20,000 people to achieve a higher standard of education.

The HCZ centres around this pipeline that shows how integral their system is to the whole community. Rather than a school only being there for the children during school hours the HCZ is open after school, during holidays and to the parents to ensue that the whole community is catered for.

Don't take my word for it have a look at their site and see for yourself.