Instituto Nacional Maestro Alberto Masferrer
San Salvador, El Salvador
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School details
Population
904 students
Grades
General and Technical Baccalaureate
Year founded
1981
About the school’s needs
The community in which the school is located is made up of families and young workers who face various challenges.
Many of the young people come from environments marked by social violence and El Salvador’s state of exception, which leads to situations of school dropout due to their need to work and contribute financially to their households.
Family constraints and lack of economic resources put pressure on young people to seek employment instead of continuing their studies.
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What your sponsorship does at this school
- More space for classrooms and educational services
- Support and motivation sessions for students
- Expansion of coverage and ability to offer other high school specialties
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of students in an environment marked by violence
- Training of teaching staff in soft skills and new educational methodologies
- Expansion of academic offerings with specialties that respond to the demands of the local labor market
- Development of tutoring and academic support programs for students in vulnerable situations
- Promotion of student participation in extracurricular activities that complement their academic training
- Ability to equip teachers with furniture, desks and ergonomic chairs
- Ability to equip the computer room, provide adequate furniture, and repair the air conditioning
- Installation of screens in the classrooms for the development of classes
- Repair of the basketball court
- Enabling use of the science laboratory, which has adequate tables and benches, but requires the equipment and chemicals/reagents necessary for experimentation
- Repair of tables and benches for use during recess
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Meet the students
Nereida
“My name is Nereida and I am 16 years old. My dream is to graduate from high school, have a career and be able to travel.
In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, putting on makeup, eating and dancing. I recognize that we, the youth in our community, face the challenge of discrimination in some local and global environments.
My dream related to this community challenge is that we would no longer be victims of stigmatization, but would live together in harmony, helping each other and being more united. As for my vision for the school, I would like to see it more fixed up in different areas and places that are not in good shape right now.”
—Nereida, 16
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Edwin
“I am Edwin and I am 19 years old. My dream is to become an internationally recognized software engineer.
Since I was a child, I have always been fascinated by technology and computers. I remember taking my computer apart and putting it back together again and again, just for the pleasure of understanding how it worked.
As I grew older, my passion for programming grew stronger. I dream of creating innovative applications that improve people’s lives and contribute to the advancement of society. I firmly believe that with hard work, dedication and perseverance, I will be able to achieve my goal and make my mark in the world of technology.”
—Edwin, 19
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Meet a teacher
“My name is Bárbara, principal of the Instituto Nacional Maestro Alberto Masferrer.
For our community, this school is a beacon of hope that shines in the midst of adversity. It represents the opportunity for a better future for young people, where every family places its dreams of improvement and progress.
It is a place where bonds of solidarity are forged and the desire to learn and grow together is cultivated.
However, we face significant challenges. The lack of physical space is a barrier that limits our potential to serve more students and offer them a quality education.
In addition, the reality of social violence and economic pressure leads many young people to abandon their studies, forcing us to redouble our efforts to provide them with support and motivation.
In this context, the commitment of the entire educational community is fundamental to overcome these challenges and continue to be a pillar of hope for students.”
—Teacher Bárbara
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