Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta No.843 Bertha Herrera de Ruano J.V.
Guatemala, Guatemala
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School details
Population
352
Grades
Kindergarten to sixth grade
Year founded
1971
About the school’s needs
The municipality of Mixco in Guatemala faces a complex community landscape, including a shortage of potable water, inadequate transportation, high rates of settlements and assault problems of assaults and significant unemployment.
Mobility is compromised both for residents who do not own vehicles and create a challenging urban environment for those who do. This reality, marked by a lack of job opportunities, has contributed to an irregular migration of residents in search of better horizons.
The interconnection between unemployment and migration highlights the urgency of comprehensive strategies that simultaneously address the generation of local employment, improving basic services and fostering sustainable development, with the objective of transforming Mixco's socioeconomic reality and offering its inhabitants more promising life prospects.
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What your sponsorship does at this school
- Psychosocial support: providing psychologists for students and teachers.
- A roof for the court to enable cultural and physical education activities without exposure to the sun.
- Water filters for the kitchen and for the students to ensure safe drinking water.
- Water dispensers for the kitchen and for the students and children. Filters: that go into the water pipe.
- Fans to combat the heat.
- New blackboards and desks, as the current ones are in poor condition.
- New chairs, as those available are in poor condition.
- Computer or technology laboratory, there is no space or specialized teacher.
- Repairing the water pump.
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Meet the students
Jade
“Hi, my name is Jade, I am 12 years old. One of my biggest dreams is to become a beauty culturist, also known as a stylist. In my free time I enjoy painting pictures, reading and writing.
In my community, there are many threats. Many parents leave their children alone while they work. There are also issues related to drug and alcohol sales, affecting young people.
My dream for my community is to improve the lives of young people and for parents to be more involved in their children’s lives. I envision a larger school, with soccer and basketball sports teams, music workshops, a swimming pool to learn how to swim, fans to cool down the classrooms, dance classes and an IT lab.”
—Jade, 12
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Elmer
“Hi, I’m Elmer, I’m 11 years old. My big dream is to become a mechanic so I can help people fix their cars. In my free time, I like to watch TV and play with my toys, especially cars and dinosaurs.
My community faces major challenges, such as the absence of parents due to their jobs, leaving children in the care of their older siblings or grandparents. I wish drugs weren’t available to young people and that parents could accompany them in their activities to prevent negative influences.
I would love to see my school more colorful, clean and tidy, with better desks. It would be great to have a PE teacher and workshops for soccer, English, computers, and art. Also, I would like fans in the classrooms to reduce the heat and help us concentrate better during classes.”
—Elmer, 11
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Meet a teacher
“As a school principal, my concerns extend beyond the students and teachers within our facilities, but also the risks they and their families are exposed to in the community.
Our students stand out for their constant desire to improve. They aspire not only to excel for their own benefit, but also to get their families out of difficult situations. They demonstrate this drive through their effort in class.
The school serves as the community’s refuge, a source of comfort. It provides protection, help and comfort to both students and parents. It is a safe place where students can learn and grow in their skills while enjoying their school time. As I look around the classrooms, my greatest wish is to see each student achieve their individual goals and dreams.
This is made possible by the love and dedication of our teachers, some of whom contribute their own money to purchase materials needed for student activities. I am grateful for their donations and their willingness to support the students’ dreams and aspirations. Additionally, I value the teachers’ contributions in sharing their knowledge, as parents sometimes need guidance on handling various situations that affect our students.”
—Teacher, Carmen
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