WHO WE ARE:
We are a small group of individuals who are determined to make a difference in the lives of children. We firmly believe that children are the future and education is the key to wipe out poverty. THE IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS:
Poverty and poor education are two of the biggest challenges in Honduras. Education is provided by the government through the 5th grade, however, many are not able
to attend either because they cannot afford uniforms and school supplies or because they are needed at home to work and support their families. Poor families have no access to school beyond the 5th grade and according to UNICEF only 39% of children will continue with their education into high school. For those students who are able to attend high school, the school location can also be an issue as it may require several hours of commuting. WHAT WE’RE DOING ABOUT IT NOW:
We are currently working with an elementary school in a small town called Pinares. Our past year’s work has been to integrate an English program into an existing elementary school. There are many opportunities available in Honduras for those that speak English; working as translators, at call centers, and in tourist areas. Therefore, learning English at a young age can empower the children to earn better income in the future which can benefit them, their families, and their communities. Quienes somos:
Nosotros somos un grupo pequeño de individuos los cuales estan determinados a hacer una diferencia en la vida de los niños. Creemos firmemente en que los niños son el futuro y que la educación es la clave para deshacernos de la pobreza. Problemas identificados:
La pobreza y la educación son dos de los mas grandes retos en Honduras. La educación es provista por el gobierno hasta el quinto grado, aun asi, muchos niños no son capaces de ir ya que o no pueden comprar el uniforme y los útiles escolares o bien son necesitados para trabajar y ayudar con la manutención de la casa y la familia. Las familias pobres no tienen acceso a la escuela a partir de quinto grado, y de acuerdo con la UNICEF solo el 39% de estos niños continuara con su educación secundaria. Para aquellos estudiantes que si pueden continuar con sus estudios secundarios, la ubicación de la escuela también es un problema ya que acceder a este lugar puede tomar varias horas.
