Centro Escolar Caserío Villa Esperanza
San Juan Opico, El Salvador
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School details
Student population
611
Grades
Kindergarten 4 to ninth grade
Year founded
2001
About the school’s needs
The community of Villa Tzu-Chi was formed in the wake of two devastating earthquakes that struck El Salvador in early 2001. In the midst of immense loss—over a thousand lives, thousands more injured, and hundreds of thousands left without homes—families came together to rebuild from the ground up.
Over the years, Villa Tzu-Chi has faced serious challenges, including high levels of violence and crime. While progress has been made, many obstacles remain. Young people still have limited opportunities, economic hardship continues, and the community carries a stigma it’s working hard to overcome.
That’s where your support comes in.
Sponsoring the local school in Villa Tzu-Chi means providing psychological support, making critical repairs, and helping to create a safe, supportive space where kids can learn, dream, and grow.
Your sponsorship offers more than resources—it offers hope, and the chance at a brighter future for an entire generation.
Help give the children of Centro Escolar Caserío Villa Esperanza 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
Brindy
“My name is Brindy, and I’m a 15-year-old student at Caserío Villa Esperanza. My dream is to become a medical examiner.
Despite facing many challenges, like discrimination and a lack of support from my community, my vision for my future is one of educational empowerment and acceptance.
With a sponsored school, I hope that every student can be empowered and encouraged too.”
—Brindy, 15
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Jairo
“I’m Jairo, a 16-year-old aspiring musician with a passion for music. During my free time, I love to sketch, watch soccer, go to church, and help tutor in math.
In our community, economic instability and limited opportunities create adversity. On top of that, we face discrimination. I hope for a future where my peers and I can access support and opportunities, and where our community thrives.”
—Jairo, 16
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Meet the director
“I’m Carlos, the Director of Caserío Villa Esperanza School. Our school faces many challenges, including breaking the stigma associated with our youth and community, which had been affected by violence. Years ago, it was normal to hear gunfire, and we needed to protect the kids under their desks. But our community has evolved since then.
Now we face the task of eradicating the stigma, stereotypes, and discrimination that still persist. Each day, we work tirelessly to instill in our students both enthusiasm and a sense of hope the minute they step foot in our school.
Our school has become a safe haven for our students. Some want to spend their entire day here, as they find not only a place of education but also a feeling of pride and belonging.
Yet our aspirations stretch further. With improved infrastructure and robust educational opportunities after normal school hours, our students would have the ability to thrive.”
—Carlos
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