Annual Report 2020 Empowering students through education since 2012
1 Be Inspired By Our Annual Report Content 3 2020 REVIEW 5 DIRECTOR S STATEMENT 8 ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION 9 ORGANIZATION ACHEIVEMENTS 10 OUR PROJECTS 11 ALUMNI STORIES 13 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 18 PLANS FOR 2021 2 57 24 93 Challenges are what make life interesting overcoming them is what makes life meaningful Joshua J Marine
1 Be Inspired By Our Annual Report Content 3 2020 REVIEW 5 DIRECTOR S STATEMENT 8 ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION 9 ORGANIZATION ACHEIVEMENTS 10 OUR PROJECTS 11 ALUMNI STORIES 13 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 18 PLANS FOR 2021 2 57 24 93 Challenges are what make life interesting overcoming them is what makes life meaningful Joshua J Marine
3 To Our Supporters 56 of secondary students in Guatemala are not in school 2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW 6 MORE GRADUATES OUR FIRST CLASS OF 7TH GRADE STUDENTS CELEBRATED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ON NOVEMBER 6TH Our teacher and assistant supported preschool students in learning at home Parents were empowered to work with their children and learned alongside them JOCONAL CHICHIMECAS ARE DIFFERENT THANKS TO YOU Classes began with 44 students in Joconal and Chichimecas on January 15 2020 Our incredible staff of 5 teachers and 2 assistants supported students in 3 different programs across 7 grade levels The senior project focused on nutrition at home Each senior planted a garden at home and worked with their family to improve nutrients in their diet OUR ASSISTANT WALKED 2 5 HOURS EACH WEEK TO DELIVER PRESCHOOL MATERIALS The secondary school in Joconal completed their 5th year of classes The preschool in Joconal completed their 3rd year of classes The secondary school in Chichimecas completed their 2nd year of classes 24 of our school year was complete before COVID AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK DELIVERED BY MOBILE DATA 57 93 4 Teachers delivered assignments and instructions with support of the mobile app WhatsApp OF OUR STUDENTS COMPLETED THE YEAR REMOTE LEARNING COST OUR STUDENTS 2 FOR EACH DAY THEY NEEDED DATA
3 To Our Supporters 56 of secondary students in Guatemala are not in school 2020 A YEAR IN REVIEW 6 MORE GRADUATES OUR FIRST CLASS OF 7TH GRADE STUDENTS CELEBRATED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ON NOVEMBER 6TH Our teacher and assistant supported preschool students in learning at home Parents were empowered to work with their children and learned alongside them JOCONAL CHICHIMECAS ARE DIFFERENT THANKS TO YOU Classes began with 44 students in Joconal and Chichimecas on January 15 2020 Our incredible staff of 5 teachers and 2 assistants supported students in 3 different programs across 7 grade levels The senior project focused on nutrition at home Each senior planted a garden at home and worked with their family to improve nutrients in their diet OUR ASSISTANT WALKED 2 5 HOURS EACH WEEK TO DELIVER PRESCHOOL MATERIALS The secondary school in Joconal completed their 5th year of classes The preschool in Joconal completed their 3rd year of classes The secondary school in Chichimecas completed their 2nd year of classes 24 of our school year was complete before COVID AMOUNT OF HOMEWORK DELIVERED BY MOBILE DATA 57 93 4 Teachers delivered assignments and instructions with support of the mobile app WhatsApp OF OUR STUDENTS COMPLETED THE YEAR REMOTE LEARNING COST OUR STUDENTS 2 FOR EACH DAY THEY NEEDED DATA
5 Director s Statement Dear friends 2020 was a year of challenges perseverance and victories We are grateful that it is behind us and we are ready for 2021 Last year we had many challenges to conquer In March COVID 19 hit and Guatemala was shut down Like many other schools we were not able to meet with our students in our classrooms This was hard Our students come to school to get more than an education They come to disconnect from problems at home physical abuse parents fighting no food to eat the need to take care of the younger siblings etc They come to be normal teenagers to play games to follow rules as well as to learn When everything shut down we had to find a way to connect with them The leaders of the villages were instructed by the government not to let anyone meet so we had to create a plan We communicated through WhatsApp with our secondary students while our assistant Delma walked to each preschooler to deliver homework It was challenging since our students do not have internet computers or sometimes electric at home yet we were still able to leverage mobile technology to work with our students in 2020 In Joconal the year ended with four preschoolers ready for 1st grade and six high school graduates Our 6 alumni are ready for their next adventure starting their own business working in an office continuing their education and helping to support their families In Chichimecas we finished 2020 with 16 students ready to continue their education in 8th and 9th grade Our staff finished with our arms in the air praising God because He let us continue our work with the students despite all the challenges We finished with five tired teachers because they had to learn to work online in a challenging environment Still last year finished with many victories In the New Year our staff and Board of Directors continue to work hard to further the vision of Lan Vwa and change the lives of our students We are thankful for you because with your support we were able to continue empowering the families of Joconal and Chichimecas God bless all of you Here we come 2021 2020 a year of challenges perseverance and victories 2020 was a challenge I had to find solutions and create new learning environments I was excited to see students succeed with the support of their parents Desyi Martinez Preschool teacher 2020 taught us that technology does not reinvent education it only expands its possibilities Karen Martinez Secondary teacher in Joconal
5 Director s Statement Dear friends 2020 was a year of challenges perseverance and victories We are grateful that it is behind us and we are ready for 2021 Last year we had many challenges to conquer In March COVID 19 hit and Guatemala was shut down Like many other schools we were not able to meet with our students in our classrooms This was hard Our students come to school to get more than an education They come to disconnect from problems at home physical abuse parents fighting no food to eat the need to take care of the younger siblings etc They come to be normal teenagers to play games to follow rules as well as to learn When everything shut down we had to find a way to connect with them The leaders of the villages were instructed by the government not to let anyone meet so we had to create a plan We communicated through WhatsApp with our secondary students while our assistant Delma walked to each preschooler to deliver homework It was challenging since our students do not have internet computers or sometimes electric at home yet we were still able to leverage mobile technology to work with our students in 2020 In Joconal the year ended with four preschoolers ready for 1st grade and six high school graduates Our 6 alumni are ready for their next adventure starting their own business working in an office continuing their education and helping to support their families In Chichimecas we finished 2020 with 16 students ready to continue their education in 8th and 9th grade Our staff finished with our arms in the air praising God because He let us continue our work with the students despite all the challenges We finished with five tired teachers because they had to learn to work online in a challenging environment Still last year finished with many victories In the New Year our staff and Board of Directors continue to work hard to further the vision of Lan Vwa and change the lives of our students We are thankful for you because with your support we were able to continue empowering the families of Joconal and Chichimecas God bless all of you Here we come 2021 2020 a year of challenges perseverance and victories 2020 was a challenge I had to find solutions and create new learning environments I was excited to see students succeed with the support of their parents Desyi Martinez Preschool teacher 2020 taught us that technology does not reinvent education it only expands its possibilities Karen Martinez Secondary teacher in Joconal
24 5 7 MORTALITY RATE UNDER 5 YEARS 10 ONE YEAR OF EDUCATION INCREASES INCOME BY 10 55 About Our Organization 47 CHILDREN UNDER 5 SUFFER FROM MALNOUTRITION ESTIMATED IMPACT TO GLOBAL POVERTY RATE WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION 90 WE EMPOWER UNREACHED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION THANKS TO TECHNOLOGY WE REACH STUDENTS THAT NEED OUR SUPPORT OF CHILDREN BELOW THE POVERTY LINE NEVER GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL Education helps lift people out of poverty Educating women decreases infant mortality Education leads to improved nutrition health care and hygiene 5th POOREST IN LATIN AMERICA 6 5 MEAN YEARS OF SCHOOLING 1 066 146 SECONDARY STUDENTS ARE NOT IN SCHOOL INCREASED EDUCATIONAL LEVELS DECREASES CHANCES OF LIVING IN POVERTY 8 Education leads to greater ability to impact communities 50 A CHILD IS MORE LIKELY TO LIVE PAST 5 IF THEIR MOTHER CAN READ 56 of secondary students in Guatemala are not in school THE WORLD BANK Holding the belief that a quality education is the key to breaking the chains of poverty our mission is to provide access to education in areas that would not have access without our support Through our work we hope to end the cycle of poverty one student at a time Since 2012 Lan Vwa has been working with students in rural and low income communities Prior to opening our schools students were traveling over three hours per day to attend school after 6th grade Many students were unable to pursue their education due to family responsibilities The journey Computer class in Chichimecas was too long and the price was high In the end they would drop out of school Knowing the impact of education our organization decided to step in Our students now have access to quality education just minutes from their homes They do not need to decide between helping their family now and pursuing a future Education means healthy children higher income potential and greater ability to impact their community
24 5 7 MORTALITY RATE UNDER 5 YEARS 10 ONE YEAR OF EDUCATION INCREASES INCOME BY 10 55 About Our Organization 47 CHILDREN UNDER 5 SUFFER FROM MALNOUTRITION ESTIMATED IMPACT TO GLOBAL POVERTY RATE WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION 90 WE EMPOWER UNREACHED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION THANKS TO TECHNOLOGY WE REACH STUDENTS THAT NEED OUR SUPPORT OF CHILDREN BELOW THE POVERTY LINE NEVER GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL Education helps lift people out of poverty Educating women decreases infant mortality Education leads to improved nutrition health care and hygiene 5th POOREST IN LATIN AMERICA 6 5 MEAN YEARS OF SCHOOLING 1 066 146 SECONDARY STUDENTS ARE NOT IN SCHOOL INCREASED EDUCATIONAL LEVELS DECREASES CHANCES OF LIVING IN POVERTY 8 Education leads to greater ability to impact communities 50 A CHILD IS MORE LIKELY TO LIVE PAST 5 IF THEIR MOTHER CAN READ 56 of secondary students in Guatemala are not in school THE WORLD BANK Holding the belief that a quality education is the key to breaking the chains of poverty our mission is to provide access to education in areas that would not have access without our support Through our work we hope to end the cycle of poverty one student at a time Since 2012 Lan Vwa has been working with students in rural and low income communities Prior to opening our schools students were traveling over three hours per day to attend school after 6th grade Many students were unable to pursue their education due to family responsibilities The journey Computer class in Chichimecas was too long and the price was high In the end they would drop out of school Knowing the impact of education our organization decided to step in Our students now have access to quality education just minutes from their homes They do not need to decide between helping their family now and pursuing a future Education means healthy children higher income potential and greater ability to impact their community
9 To our students we are so much more than a school 46 Graduated Continuation Rate by Village 152 served Medical clinic led by Guatemalan team served Joconal 87 94 131 students impacted since 2015 6 5 4 3 1 2 81 Educated on Oral Hygiene Nutrition Program Planted 22 gardens over 5 years and educated 36 families on proper nutrition 81 families fed during COVID in Joconal and Chichimecas Reading Tutoring Program Impacted to date A B 60 20 Created 8 jobs Village wide Waste Management 115 families have access to waste recycling and compost Over 100 students educated on clean water 78 2 FAMILIES PROVIDED WITH CLEAN WATER FILTERS 500 Trees Planted Students planted trees in deforested area near their village PRESCHOOL JOCONAL SECONDARY JOCONAL SECONDARY CHICHIMECAS The preschool program in Joconal was launched in January 2018 to meet the needs of 4 to 6 year old children Prior to our program children started 1st grade at age 7 without any previous education The children were required to learn 4 years of curriculum in only one year This deficit led to frustration and failure In the summer of 2017 the parents in Joconal approached us to launch a preschool They built a classroom and we started our preschool with full support from the village The secondary school is our pilot program We began accredited secondary classes in January 2015 The program was a direct response to the need for access to education in Joconal The program provides a middle and high school education and supports students with tutoring in the primary school The school has opened the door to address other needs in the village such as clean water nutrition medical needs and waste management To date we have celebrated five graduations After four years of working with students we launched another secondary program in the village of Chichimecas The youth pastor in the village approached our director He explained the need for youth in his community to stay in school The youth are at risk of joining gangs or becoming teen moms He offered space for the program so in January 2019 we began 7th grade classes in Chichimecas This year we will have our first 9th grade class complete middle school 10
9 To our students we are so much more than a school 46 Graduated Continuation Rate by Village 152 served Medical clinic led by Guatemalan team served Joconal 87 94 131 students impacted since 2015 6 5 4 3 1 2 81 Educated on Oral Hygiene Nutrition Program Planted 22 gardens over 5 years and educated 36 families on proper nutrition 81 families fed during COVID in Joconal and Chichimecas Reading Tutoring Program Impacted to date A B 60 20 Created 8 jobs Village wide Waste Management 115 families have access to waste recycling and compost Over 100 students educated on clean water 78 2 FAMILIES PROVIDED WITH CLEAN WATER FILTERS 500 Trees Planted Students planted trees in deforested area near their village PRESCHOOL JOCONAL SECONDARY JOCONAL SECONDARY CHICHIMECAS The preschool program in Joconal was launched in January 2018 to meet the needs of 4 to 6 year old children Prior to our program children started 1st grade at age 7 without any previous education The children were required to learn 4 years of curriculum in only one year This deficit led to frustration and failure In the summer of 2017 the parents in Joconal approached us to launch a preschool They built a classroom and we started our preschool with full support from the village The secondary school is our pilot program We began accredited secondary classes in January 2015 The program was a direct response to the need for access to education in Joconal The program provides a middle and high school education and supports students with tutoring in the primary school The school has opened the door to address other needs in the village such as clean water nutrition medical needs and waste management To date we have celebrated five graduations After four years of working with students we launched another secondary program in the village of Chichimecas The youth pastor in the village approached our director He explained the need for youth in his community to stay in school The youth are at risk of joining gangs or becoming teen moms He offered space for the program so in January 2019 we began 7th grade classes in Chichimecas This year we will have our first 9th grade class complete middle school 10
11 Meet Our Alumni 12 Alex chose to continue his education at our school in 2019 After finishing 9th grade he did not have an option to finish high school in his village When he learned about Lan Vwa he traveled two hours from his village of Piedras Negras to register for school and we welcomed him with open arms For two years he lived with his uncle in Joconal so he could finish high school He traveled every Sunday and was in class Monday morning Every Friday afternoon he returned home to stay with his mother It was challenging especially last year but Alex was an excellent student FROM OUR FIRST GRADUATING CLASS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 WE COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS THEIR HARD WORK PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO PURSE THEIR DREAMS AND NOW THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THEM Delma was part of our first graduating class in 2016 Like many of the girls in our school she worked hard to pursue an education There was a time when she wanted to quit School was challenging and it was difficult to understand the benefit of an education Our incredible staff encouraged her to stay and she graduated top of her class Today Delma is more than a graduate She is one of our teachers dedicated to investing in her students She was an in strumental part of ensuring our students received uninterrupted instruction last year Due to restrictions she hand delivered materials to our preschool students on a weekly basis She is an amazing example to the students that have the pleasure of learning with her Along with her impact in the classroom the job has opened the door for better healthcare for her children CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2020 In November he graduated from high school with his five classmates After graduation he moved home to be with his mother and help there He is excited to be home and grateful for the opportunities that are available to him with a high school degree He will be able to find a job so he can help his mom while he continues his studies to become a nurse We are so proud of Alex and look forward to seeing the impact he will have
11 Meet Our Alumni 12 Alex chose to continue his education at our school in 2019 After finishing 9th grade he did not have an option to finish high school in his village When he learned about Lan Vwa he traveled two hours from his village of Piedras Negras to register for school and we welcomed him with open arms For two years he lived with his uncle in Joconal so he could finish high school He traveled every Sunday and was in class Monday morning Every Friday afternoon he returned home to stay with his mother It was challenging especially last year but Alex was an excellent student FROM OUR FIRST GRADUATING CLASS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 WE COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS THEIR HARD WORK PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO PURSE THEIR DREAMS AND NOW THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THEM Delma was part of our first graduating class in 2016 Like many of the girls in our school she worked hard to pursue an education There was a time when she wanted to quit School was challenging and it was difficult to understand the benefit of an education Our incredible staff encouraged her to stay and she graduated top of her class Today Delma is more than a graduate She is one of our teachers dedicated to investing in her students She was an in strumental part of ensuring our students received uninterrupted instruction last year Due to restrictions she hand delivered materials to our preschool students on a weekly basis She is an amazing example to the students that have the pleasure of learning with her Along with her impact in the classroom the job has opened the door for better healthcare for her children CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2020 In November he graduated from high school with his five classmates After graduation he moved home to be with his mother and help there He is excited to be home and grateful for the opportunities that are available to him with a high school degree He will be able to find a job so he can help his mom while he continues his studies to become a nurse We are so proud of Alex and look forward to seeing the impact he will have
13 Financial Overview 14 EXPENSE OVERVIEW TOTAL IN USD EXPENSE 93 4 8 850 4 251 11 5 5 5 2 161 289 2 8 0 4 Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising 867 498 65 1 1 0 6 0 1 Payment processing General administration Investment fund 1 785 2 3 Continued programs maintained all paid through COVID 3 261 10 000 4 2 13 Reached 100 board giving 76 999 100 School books supplies Office travel Total Expenses OVERCOMING IN A YEAR OF ADJUSTMENTS We began last year with a plan in place In mid March everything was changed We were not certain how we were going to meet the financial needs of the organization Our largest funder was on hold and we were not sure how the pandemic would impact our donors In the end we were amazed at the generosity and provision we saw in such a challenging year 70 996 Started an investment fund for long term sustainability of programs 58 4 Tuition fees Internet INCOME OVERVIEW FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 44 972 Employee wages Total funds allocated directly to the mission of the organization PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL 76 Direct supporters across various platforms 3 Countries funding from the USA Panama and Guatemala 33 Increase in enrollment from 2019 to 2020 88 of donors continued monthly financial support and monthly giving increased 100 of new school building funded and staff
13 Financial Overview 14 EXPENSE OVERVIEW TOTAL IN USD EXPENSE 93 4 8 850 4 251 11 5 5 5 2 161 289 2 8 0 4 Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising 867 498 65 1 1 0 6 0 1 Payment processing General administration Investment fund 1 785 2 3 Continued programs maintained all paid through COVID 3 261 10 000 4 2 13 Reached 100 board giving 76 999 100 School books supplies Office travel Total Expenses OVERCOMING IN A YEAR OF ADJUSTMENTS We began last year with a plan in place In mid March everything was changed We were not certain how we were going to meet the financial needs of the organization Our largest funder was on hold and we were not sure how the pandemic would impact our donors In the end we were amazed at the generosity and provision we saw in such a challenging year 70 996 Started an investment fund for long term sustainability of programs 58 4 Tuition fees Internet INCOME OVERVIEW FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 44 972 Employee wages Total funds allocated directly to the mission of the organization PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL 76 Direct supporters across various platforms 3 Countries funding from the USA Panama and Guatemala 33 Increase in enrollment from 2019 to 2020 88 of donors continued monthly financial support and monthly giving increased 100 of new school building funded and staff
15 EXPENSE OVERVIEW Financial Overview 2019 EXPENSE TOTAL IN USD 92 9 89 4 mission mission INCOME OVERVIEW 16 EXPENSE OVERVIEW INCOME OVERVIEW Financial Overview 2018 EXPENSE TOTAL IN USD Employee wages 38 198 Employee wages 40 696 Tuition fees Internet 6 437 4 874 1 750 542 796 1 323 59 2 284 1 796 58 058 Tuition fees Internet 5 114 4 621 1 901 157 1 868 2 698 764 2 785 60 603 School books supplies Office travel Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising Payment processing General administration Total Expenses School books supplies Office travel 72 880 61 861 Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising Payment processing General administration Total Expenses
15 EXPENSE OVERVIEW Financial Overview 2019 EXPENSE TOTAL IN USD 92 9 89 4 mission mission INCOME OVERVIEW 16 EXPENSE OVERVIEW INCOME OVERVIEW Financial Overview 2018 EXPENSE TOTAL IN USD Employee wages 38 198 Employee wages 40 696 Tuition fees Internet 6 437 4 874 1 750 542 796 1 323 59 2 284 1 796 58 058 Tuition fees Internet 5 114 4 621 1 901 157 1 868 2 698 764 2 785 60 603 School books supplies Office travel Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising Payment processing General administration Total Expenses School books supplies Office travel 72 880 61 861 Facilities equipment Community needs Fundraising Payment processing General administration Total Expenses
New Building 17 A B C 0 90 D E COMING JANUARY 2022 F 20 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 1 65 3 20 2 5 85 SCHOOL BUILDING DESIGN 2 93 1 00 1 S S HOMBRES AULA 2 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES AULA 3 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES 3 2 65 COCINA 3 00 DORMITORIO MAESTROS 4 PATIO CANCHA FUTBOL Y BASQUETBALL 16 55 SSA 404 CR 23 AC AFFogel GT Freezer CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA 13 25 PASILLO Common space for school wide activities SUBE A 2DO NIVEL BODEGA 2 60 5 Structure designed to add a second floor CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA 6 PRIMER INGRESO AREA DE JUEGOS INFANTILES SEGUNDO INGRESO 2 30 Space for safe storage THE NEW SCHOOL WILL DOUBLE OUR CAPACITY AND PROVIDE A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME 2 93 S S MUJERES AULA 1 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES 3 new classrooms that will increase our occupancy to 60 students 18 CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA Since 2013 the Leiva family has opened their home to the students in Joconal We started in one classroom and gradually expanded from there They opened a second room and expanded the original room to provide space They even added bathrooms for the growing number of students When the parents approached us about a preschool the Leivas offered space for them to build With all the expanding our classrooms are still over flowing During testing the teachers setup desks on the porch so they can monitor the students When they have assemblies the students go outside regardless of the weather In addition to space require ments the Department of Education in Guatemala requires a building in order to register as a school Although the Leiva s farm house facilitated education it would not meet the requirements For all these reasons and more we knew it was time to move into a new building Thanks to a very generous grant from Not Today Coalition our building is fully funded The foundation based out of California has provided funding for the building and land Planning has already begun and we will soon start construction Seeing the impact that has come from three small classrooms we cannot wait for the new building and students to come
New Building 17 A B C 0 90 D E COMING JANUARY 2022 F 20 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 1 65 3 20 2 5 85 SCHOOL BUILDING DESIGN 2 93 1 00 1 S S HOMBRES AULA 2 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES AULA 3 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES 3 2 65 COCINA 3 00 DORMITORIO MAESTROS 4 PATIO CANCHA FUTBOL Y BASQUETBALL 16 55 SSA 404 CR 23 AC AFFogel GT Freezer CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA 13 25 PASILLO Common space for school wide activities SUBE A 2DO NIVEL BODEGA 2 60 5 Structure designed to add a second floor CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA 6 PRIMER INGRESO AREA DE JUEGOS INFANTILES SEGUNDO INGRESO 2 30 Space for safe storage THE NEW SCHOOL WILL DOUBLE OUR CAPACITY AND PROVIDE A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME 2 93 S S MUJERES AULA 1 REA 29 25M2 25 PUPITRES 3 new classrooms that will increase our occupancy to 60 students 18 CERRAMIENTO CON MALLA GALVANIZADA Since 2013 the Leiva family has opened their home to the students in Joconal We started in one classroom and gradually expanded from there They opened a second room and expanded the original room to provide space They even added bathrooms for the growing number of students When the parents approached us about a preschool the Leivas offered space for them to build With all the expanding our classrooms are still over flowing During testing the teachers setup desks on the porch so they can monitor the students When they have assemblies the students go outside regardless of the weather In addition to space require ments the Department of Education in Guatemala requires a building in order to register as a school Although the Leiva s farm house facilitated education it would not meet the requirements For all these reasons and more we knew it was time to move into a new building Thanks to a very generous grant from Not Today Coalition our building is fully funded The foundation based out of California has provided funding for the building and land Planning has already begun and we will soon start construction Seeing the impact that has come from three small classrooms we cannot wait for the new building and students to come
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