Stepping Stones for Global Development

09/25/2025

Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz celebrating International Sign Language day. There were many educational activities where students learned more about respect, empathy and the importance of communication for everyone.

09/02/2025

🌟 School Spirit in Full Swing! 🌟
Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz hosted their School Olympics this past Sunday, and it was a day to remember! 🏅✨

Students danced, cheered, competed, and celebrated together — filling the campus with energy, joy, and unity. 🎶🎉

We’re so proud of our amazing students, teachers, and families for making this event unforgettable! 💛💙

08/07/2025

At the Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz they celebrated art and culture. They had their first ever painting and singing contest!!!

07/29/2025

Every dollar you give has a direct impact.

🎒 $15 = student supplies
🪑 $40 = a classroom chair
📚 $75 = new learning materials
📌 $100 = a bulletin board to brighten a classroom

When you give to Unidad Educativa, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in a child’s education and a community’s future.

🧡 Help us reach our goal today. Donate today: www.steppingstonesglobal.org

07/28/2025

Want to know how one woman’s dream became a full-fledged school?

The story of Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz is one of heart, perseverance, and community. It started with a vision—and with support, it became a place where hundreds of children can now learn and grow.

Read the full story on our website and see why we’re proud to support this school.
https://www.steppingstonesglobal.org/our-work

07/24/2025

Imagine walking into your first classroom—bright colors, a table just your size, and a wall full of your artwork.
That’s the experience we want every child at Unidad Educativa to have.
Your support helps us create safe, welcoming, and inspiring learning environments from day one. With your help, we can:
✔️ Purchase age-appropriate tables and chairs for Pre-K
✔️ Install bulletin boards in all 8 classrooms
✔️ Invest in joy, creativity, and belonging

Let’s build more than classrooms—let’s build futures.
Donate today. Link: steppingstonesglobal.org

07/22/2025

Let’s Fill These Classrooms with Possibility!
From storybooks to scissors, puzzles to paint, the classrooms at Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz are ready to be filled with the tools that spark creativity and hands-on learning. 🎨🧩📖

We’re collecting funds to help provide:
✔️ Books that open imaginations
✔️ Crayons and markers for little artists
✔️ Math games and learning tools that make “aha!” moments happen
Because every child deserves more than just a seat—they deserve a space that encourages curiosity, discovery, and JOY.
Want to help us stock the shelves and fill the supply bins?

Donate Now: steppingstonesglobal.org (donate)

07/21/2025

We all have dreams—but one woman turned hers into a reality that now inspires an entire community.

Bertha Solis Palomino didn’t just chase her dream—she built a school so that children in Naranjal, Ecuador could chase theirs too.

Send a message to learn more

07/17/2025

✨ Celebrating Culture and Community ✨
Students at Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz recently took part in Inti Raymi, the traditional Andean Festival of the Sun. 🌞

With music, colorful outfits, and heartfelt performances, they honored ancestral traditions and celebrated the richness of Ecuador’s Indigenous heritage.

Cultural activities like this remind us that education isn’t just about academics—it’s about identity, history, and belonging. 💛

We’re so proud of these young leaders for keeping traditions alive and sharing them with joy.

07/15/2025

From Pre-K to high school, students walk through the school gates of Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz, in Naranjal, Ecuador, ready to dream big and work hard.
With a focus on computer science and accounting, they’re learning practical skills that prepare them for a bright future.

Here, education opens doors.

07/14/2025

When construction began, there were only a few houses nearby. Now, the neighborhood is growing—and the school is right at its heart.

Unidad Educativa Padre Juan Palomino Muñoz is more than a school. It’s a place of hope, growth, and opportunity for local families.