By Pueblo a Pueblo | Project Manager
After a two-month long break, students in Guatemala returned to school at the end of January. This time of year is usually filled with much excitement, with new notebooks, pencils, and anticipation of what the new school year will bring. However, for many children in rural Guatemalan communities, the cost of buying the materials required for the coming school year presents a significant roadblock to attending classes.
That is why our Primary Education Scholarships Project includes a full bag of school supplies for all beneficiary students, so they can start the school year off right. And thanks to the support of our GlobalGiving donors, Pueblo a Pueblo is able to support two more students this year, Gabriela and Daniel.
Gabriela and Daniel are both entering the 8th grade at Panabaj Institute. Gabriela loves school and has a strong academic record. When she grows up, Gabriela wants to study law and become a lawyer. Johanny Quieju, the Primary Education Scholarships project manager notes, “Gabriela has always been a hard worker in school, but without financial resources, it would have been very difficult for her to continue her studies. With the support of GlobalGiving, Gabriela can continue to attend school and pursue her dreams.”
“Daniel is a bit older -- 18 years old -- because before the support of Pueblo a Pueblo, he had to repeat the 6th grade several times. Before a sponsorship, he didn’t have access to the right materials or a tutor when he was falling behind in school. His family works very hard in agriculture, so they didn’t have the time to support him in his studies,” Johanny explains.
Since Pueblo a Pueblo first began to support Daniel through an individual sponsor, and now through contributions of GlobalGiving donors, he has improved his grades and is much more active in school. “Now that he has the right tools to excel in school, he’s taking advantage of the opportunity, and I can see an attitude change in him. He is on track to graduate middle school this October,” adds Johanny.
In February, thanks to your contributions, we presented Gabriela and Daniel with school supplies and backpack to begin the school year. Also, with your GlobalGiving donations, Gabriela and Daniel will be supported throughout the year by our Primary Education Scholarships team. Thank you for your support!
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