In Honduras, the government provides education through the sixth grade. For many youth, the certainty of another school year is not the guarantee that it is here in the U.S. Many cannot afford the costs that accompany an education: registration fees, school supplies, transportation, and possibly room and board. Those who cannot afford to continue their education will work at low paying jobs, if they can find one, for the rest of their lives. Without education, the vicious cycle of poverty continues.
Here’s how it works.
Sponsorship levels are $20 or $40 per month. $40/month will fund a child’s education. If you choose the $20/month level, we will pair you with another sponsor and assign you a child to share. Sponsors at both levels will receive information on their child, letters, and a photo. Your sponsorship donation covers tuition, supplies, traveling expenses and in some cases, room & board. This program is volunteer run, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the education program. The donation appears on your church statement along with your weekly giving.
For 2024...
The 2024 school year started in February, 66 students sponsored by 74 sponsors.
Every year when we meet the students, our goal is to take their pictures and bring a letter to share with their sponsors. In 2023, 20 students graduated from high school.