Centro Escolar Caserío Las Flores
San Juan Opico, La Libertad, El Salvador
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School details
Student population
231
Grades
First to sixth grade
Year founded
1988
About the school’s needs
The families of Cantón Agua Escondida, in San Juan Opico, La Libertad, El Salvador, have endured a range of hardships in recent years. Most families have limited resources, and finding steady employment is a constant struggle.
The impacts of COVID-19 were deeply felt here, and the lingering stigma of violence continues to affect how the community is perceived. But families are working hard to change that narrative—starting with the next generation.
At Centro Escolar Las Flores, more than 200 students show up every day with hope, potential, and a need for support. Whether it’s access to food, school supplies, or emotional care, these students are counting on their school—and their community—to show up for them.
By sponsoring Centro Escolar Las Flores, you’ll help create a safer, more supportive environment for these children to learn and thrive. Your support will open doors to opportunity and help transform the future of this resilient community.
Help give the children of Centro Escolar Las Flores the future they deserve.
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What your sponsorship does
Your investment inspires hope, strengthens neighborhoods, and builds brighter futures for generations to come.
When you sponsor a school, you’re directly funding programs that meet your school’s specific needs. These may include:
- After-school programs
- Mentoring
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Academic resources
- Essential repairs
Please visit the About page to find out more about the impact of your gift on hundreds of young people.
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Meet the students
Ariana
“My name is Ariana, and I’m 10 years old. One dream I want to achieve is to become a doctor, so I can help people in my community who are sick.
Something that is very difficult for the young people here is that our school does not go up to third grade, so we have to move to another school. Since they’ve been in the same school since they were little, the transition is hard.
I like my school very much because I feel good there. I wish it were bigger, with many classrooms. Then I wouldn’t want to leave from here. I would like to see it with many play areas, plants, and swings. And I’d like to see girls and boys improving themselves, without being the victims of discrimination.”
—Ariana, 10
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Gerson
“My name is Gerson. I’m 10. In my free time, I like to play soccer. When I grow up, I want to be a fireman. In my community, many children and young people have a hard time going to school, because when they finish second grade, they have to move to a new school for third to high school. Often, they have to travel long distances. So they hardly spend any time at home. Many stop studying because it’s too far away.
I want my community to no longer be stigmatized. I want to see my school be beautiful, with games like la Peregrina and slides. If possible, I want another school to be built closer, so it’s not necessary to travel too far.”
—Gerson, 10
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Meet the principal
My name is Dalila, and I run a small, colorful, and cheerful school. Our school is located in a rural area, but in a supportive community. We face significant challenges in terms of student motivation and economic limitations, which prevent many children from continuing their education.
The school is a safe and beloved space for the community, where children feel welcome and valued. It has been the educational cradle of many generations and still holds that sentimental and formative value for families.
My biggest dream is to expand the school to include the third cycle. Currently, we only go up to sixth grade, which forces our students to move to other communities, something that many families cannot afford. With adequate land and support, we could build three more classrooms or establish an annex, which would allow more girls and boys to continue their education close to home.
I invite those who wish to support us to do so with all their heart. In rural areas like ours, every gesture of support makes a big difference. Just look at the face of a child who discovers something new at school to understand that you are sowing a seed of hope.
—Principal Dalila
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