By Eva Martorano | Project Leader
March 2026: The Dawn of Change: Our First Steps in Awakening Aragua
By Eva Martorano – Project Leader, International Outreach Alive to the World
Dear Donors,
I want to start with a big THANK YOU! Thanks to your generosity our main objective of empowering teachers to nurture hope and resilience to the children of the state of Aragua, Venezuela, has started and is making progress!
What makes this project so special?
This project is at the heart of our 2025–2026 Aragua Expansion. Our primary goal is to bring the Alive to the World (Aprendiendo a Querer) program to 10 vulnerable educational institutions in Aragua State, directly benefiting over 4,000 children and 150 teachers.
Through our PIPH Pedagogy (Integrative Personality and Human Flourishing), we do more than deliver materials; we revitalize the teaching vocation and provide critical tools for life-skills development and values-based education in complex social contexts.
Key Milestones and Achievements (First Academic Period)
1. Strategic Alliances and Institutional Reach
2. Teacher Training and Curricular Adaptation
3. Direct Impact in Santos Michelena Municipality
We still have a long way to go, but thanks to your donations we will get there!
Next Steps and Expansion
Beyond the statistics, the start of this school year has demonstrated the resilience of our educational community. By offering professional development, we are helping Aragua’s teachers rediscover the profound meaning of their vocation, transforming classrooms into spaces of hope and personal growth.
A Teacher's Voice from Santos Michelena
"In the midst of changing schedules and daily challenges, it is easy to forget why we chose this path. The 'Alive to the World' training has given me a new way to connect with my students' hearts. Seeing their faces light up when they receive their own book is a reminder that we are building their future, one value at a time." — Aracelis Blanco - Participating Teacher, Aragua State.
Marzo 2026: El Amanecer del Cambio: Nuestros Primeros Pasos Despertando Aragua
Por Eva Martorano – Líder de Proyecto, Aprendiendo a Querer
Estimados donantes,
¡Quiero comenzar con un gran GRACIAS! Gracias a su generosidad, nuestro objetivo principal de empoderar a los docentes para cultivar esperanza y resiliencia en los niños del estado Aragua, Venezuela, ¡ha comenzado y ya está avanzando!
Este proyecto es una pieza clave en la Expansión Aragua 2025–2026. Nuestro objetivo principal es llevar el programa Alive to the World (Aprendiendo a Querer) a 10 instituciones educativas vulnerables del estado, beneficiando directamente a más de 4,000 niños y niñas y 150 docentes.
A través de nuestra Pedagogía PIPH, no solo entregamos materiales; revitalizamos la vocación docente y proporcionamos herramientas críticas para el desarrollo de habilidades para la vida y valores en contextos complejos.
Hitos y Logros Clave (Primer Momento Pedagógico)
1. Alianzas Estratégicas y Alcance Institucional
2. Formación Docente y Adaptación Curricular
3. Impacto en el Municipio Santos Michelena
Próximos Pasos y Expansión
Más allá de los números, el inicio de este año escolar ha demostrado la resiliencia de nuestra comunidad educativa. Al reducir la brecha de materiales y ofrecer formación profesional, estamos ayudando a los docentes de Aragua a recuperar el sentido profundo de su labor, transformando las aulas en espacios de esperanza y crecimiento personal.
Testimonio de una docente
"Con tantos cambios de horario y retos cada día, a veces uno olvida por qué decidió ser maestro. 'Aprendiendo a Querer' no fue solo un curso; me enseñó a conectar de verdad con mis alumnos. Ver sus caras de alegría al recibir su propio libro me recuerda que estamos construyendo su futuro, paso a paso, con valores". — Aracelis Blanco - Docente participante, Estado Aragua.
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