More than Just Scholarships in Rural Ecuador

Summary

This program will provide accessible secondary education to hundreds of indigenous children in the mountains of Ecuador, many of which work in the fields as their parents cannot afford schooling.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Children from indigenous rural villages are being increasingly left behind by main stream schooling as their families cannot afford the materials or transport. This leaves them without the opportunities that every child deserves. As well as following the national curriculum, students will be taught practical vocational skills that will aid them to gain employment upon graduation. This solution provides a huge impact as it provides for many more than scholarships alone can.

How will this project solve this problem?

By providing free schooling and vocational skills we can ensure these indigenous communities get the same opportunities as everyone else. With very small contributions from families and graduates, the school will then become sustainable.

Potential Long Term Impact

Over the years this school will teach thousands. Because it will be run and funded by local communities in the future, it wil also foster strong communities and ensure the indigenous popluations are not swallowed up by development and ruralisation.

Project Message

These days, primary education isn't enough, secondary education is key and providing these children with this opportunity shines a strong light on their future.
- Juan Carlos Yepez Andrade, Local Villager

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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