Build a Bilingual School in Nicaragua

Escuela Adelante is really making progress on it's campus. Once only a dream, now the dream is becoming a reality thanks to committed donors like YOU!

Did you know that Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries on the Western Hemisphere? Many families have to decide between food and school, especially now during the pandemic. Only through education will the next generation have the tools necessary to lift themselves out of poverty. We need Escuela Adelante to continue to grow. The families need this school because it meets the real needs of this world.  Our students and their families are depending on us. 

We are truly in need of more classrooms by the start of 2021 in order to have enough space for all of our students. Our 3rd grade can no longer share a classroom with 2nd grade and our 4th grade will be launched next calendar year. We have grown our curriculum and our student body, but we need a new building to house our classes. Now is the time to donate to this cause. We have met our recent goals of building the kitchen and the cafeteria. However, we still need 2 new classrooms! 

Our students truly benefit from this high-quality bilingual education and it is unique to any other school around. We need your support to continue to make this campus a reality!

Our students deserve a beautiful atmosphere to learn and grow. 

Dear Supporters,

As you're probably aware, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and the past two years have brought exceptional hardship. In the struggle to escape poverty, major obstacles for children include malnutrition and a lack of quality education.

For many families in San Juan del Sur and its surrounding areas, Escuela Adelante is the only viable option for a high-quality education and the opportunity to learn English. You've helped make this school a reality, and it's bringing real hope to the futures of hundreds of children.

We've learned that many students don't receive well-balanced meals at home, and we recognize the detriment of malnutrition on a student's academic abilities and overall well-being. Therefore we have begun providing nutritious lunches for our full-day students and healthy snacks for our half-day preschoolers and kindergartners. The school curriculum now incorporates organic gardening and nutrition. Students take part in growing vegetables and collecting eggs from our chickens, which our fabulous cook incorporates into healthy meals. 

Escuela Adelante needs to build a kitchen and cafeteria before the next school year starts in January. The tiny kitchen that came with the property is barely adequate for a family, much less an elementary school. We need to start construction in the next few months, but we haven't raised enough funds to do so.

Please consider making a contribution this Thursday. GlobalGiving is offering a one-day matching opportunity for donations of $100 to $1000. The higher the donation, the higher the match. Gifts of $750 to $1000 will be matched at 50%! The match is ONE DAY ONLY: this Thursday, July 18, from 9 am to midnight (EST).

This is a great opportunity to band together with friends or family to make one larger contribution. You can contribute to the kitchen and cafeteria campaign here!

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Sincerely,

The Adelante Team