Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta 594-B

Guatemala City, Guatemala

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School details

Student population:

241

Grades:

4 and 5 years old and primary

Year founded:

1982

About the school

In the neighborhood of Villa Lobos 1, crime and a lack of access to essential services are interconnected. Fundamental services like potable water, electricity, and drainage are lacking. Violence, drugs, the influence of gangs, and illicit activities are regular parts of life.

For children, the situation is particularly challenging. Some have parents who have been incarcerated because of gang associations. Children are left without parental guidance, limiting their opportunities for growth and development.

Your sponsorship of Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta 594-B can help increase those opportunities. One realm where your sponsorship would make a significant impact is in psychological support and counseling. It would also help establish community cafés to promote positive parenting, as well as campaigns for the prevention of violence and gang membership.

Sponsoring Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta 594-B means helping to address both the underlying causes of the community’s challenges and its immediate needs.

Help give the children of Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta 594-B the future they deserve

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What your sponsorship does at this school

Psychosocial support
Personal development and social skills programs
Counseling and psychological support sessions
Community cafés to promote positive parenting and provide tools and resources
Awareness and prevention campaigns addressing violence, drugs, and gang membership
Repairs to classroom roofs to fix leaks
Purchase of new blackboards to replace broken or damaged ones
Window repairs for a safe learning environment
Painting of the entire school
Replacement of rainwater gutters for improved water management
Purchase of desks, chairs, and bookcases
Creation of a vegetable garden
Upgrades to the electrical system for safety and reliability
Bathroom repairs and implementation of a water system for proper hygiene and sanitation

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Meet the students

Melanee

“I’m Melanee, and I’m 13. My dream is to complete my studies and go to college, so I can have a positive impact on others. I like drawing in my free time.

In our community, young people face major challenges like drug and substance abuse. There’s also a lack of guidance from parents. Sometimes that leaves us without positive examples when it comes to making decisions.

My dream is for young people to not be stigmatized. I hope to be able to have discussions with my peers to get rid of drugs and raise awareness among those who sell them.

At my school, I would like to see improvements like trash cans to keep spaces clean, upgrades to the bathrooms, and paint to beautify the environment. That would create a more pleasant environment, and one that’s better for learning.”

—Melanee, 13

Victor

“I’m Victor, I’m 13 years old, and my dream is to become a professional soccer player. I like drawing and training in soccer in my free time.

In our community, young people deal with hardships like drug addiction. My dream is to help those who lack opportunities. I believe that giving them opportunities can steer them away from negative activities.

I would like to see my school have an environment that’s free from conflicts, where spaces are well-maintained and there are games to play in different areas. These improvements will create a more positive and stimulating space for learning.”

—Victor, 13

Meet the principal

“I am Gladys, the principal of Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta No. 594-B. Our school confronts the ongoing challenge of adapting to and delivering instruction in the new technological age, ensuring that students acquire the skills needed to thrive in this ever-evolving digital landscape. This transformation signifies a pivotal shift in our approach to education, and our commitment is unwavering in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities presented by this technological era.

In the community, the paramount challenge revolves around educating parents, advocating for regular school attendance for their children, and ensuring that children’s right to education is respected. The daily struggle our students face with food insecurity and economic limitations underscores the critical need to address inequalities in their environment.

From my perspective, the school stands as a secure haven, nurturing leaders with strong ethical values. As an integral part of the school, my greatest hope is to witness our students achieve their goals, guide them toward a promising future, and provide the information and support essential for them to recognize that the path to education is open and accessible to them.”

—Principal Gladys

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