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Empowering Guatemalan Youth to Promote Literacy

Summary

We provide scholarships and leadership development training to rural Guatemalan teens. In return, they give back to their community by leading reading activities with younger children. progress reportread updates from the field


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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Rosmery is one of our teen reading promoters. Her parents are uneducated yet she aspires to be a teacher, "I want to show that a girl can be something in this world." Earning just $100/month her family cannot afford her $500/year school fees. Our program allows her to continue studying AND empowers her with confidence and pride as she brings a love of reading to children in her community where there is a 50% illiteracy rate, no means to buy books, no library, nor even textbooks in the school.

Activities

We empower teens to promote literacy. The ability to read enables children to envision and create a better life for themselves. Maria, leader of a local women's group said, "Literacy is vital to our children's future. There is no more land to farm."

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: £33,381
Remaining Goal to be Funded: £8,029
Total Funding Goal: £41,410

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

This project will develop local leaders, increase the number of high school graduates (currently 5%), and break the cycle of illiteracy in the communities where we work -- creating the opportunities the children need to fulfill their potential.

Project Message

I am enclosing a check because of what books have meant in my life. These kids deserve no less.
- Meghan Kostishack, Reading Village supporter

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Linda Smith,
Staff Member
Reading Village
3210 15th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
United States
303-883-2822
Email:

Project Sponsor

Linda Smith

Organisation

Reading Village Logo Reading Village
3210 15th Street,
Boulder,, CO 80304
United States
303-883-2822
http://www.readingvillage.org

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Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Guatemala and can also be found under Children.

For more information about Guatemala, read the Human Development Report on Guatemala or the Wikipedia entry for Guatemala.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on January 12, 2012.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on March 22, 2009.

Latest Update from the Field

The Trip of a Lifetime

By Linda Smith - Founder and Director, Reading Village, January 12, 2012 04:50 PM

The next Reading Village Learning Journey to Guatemala is scheduled for March 11-17, 2012. This is going to be a trip packed with memorable experiences, including a visit to the colonial city of Antigua, a walk through ancient Mayan ruins, a boat ride across stunning Lake Atitlan to visit a local coffee cooperative, and shopping for beautiful handicrafts. Most importantly, we will learn and work side-by-side with our teen reading promoters and the kids in the villages, and spend time in the homes of local families!

Over the years, we have learned that these 10-person trips to Guatemala are about much more than service, cultural exchange, and sightseeing. Our participants consistently tell us that their experience in Guatemala reshaped their lens on life and illuminated new directions after they returned home. So, whether you are looking for an escape from the cold weather, a superb travel experience, or something more, we are confident that this next Learning Journey has something to offer.

Please join us and consider inviting a friend or family member to accompany you. Our participants range in age from teen (accompanied by parent) to 75+ years old. No Spanish necessary. We currently have five open spaces left on the trip so do not delay. Finally, this is likely to be the only Reading Village Learning Journey in 2012 unless we are able to squeeze one in during early December.

Click the following links for a short video and detailed information. Contact Larry Dressler, our beloved Learning Journey Sherpa, with any questions at 303-506-3127.

Dont't miss out! Make your reservation today while openings are still available,

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