Help Keep Our Students Learning
Educational Alternatives in a Time of Crisis
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Since mid-April, Nicaragua has been engulfed in a serious political crisis. Sadly, universities have been centers of conflict, leaving many universities to close out of concern for the welfare of the students. As a result, our students have not attended school and been left idled, through no fault of their own.
The crisis has hurt the San Juan del Sur economy. Businesses were forced to close due to a steep decline in tourism, causing many people to lose their jobs, including our graduates and students.
Unfortunately, at this time there is no end in sight for the political crisis. It is uncertain when the universities will re-open and jobs will be available. Now, more than ever, it is imperative to keep our students engaged, learning, and gaining new skills, as it is an investment in their future during a difficult time.
We are seeking your support to begin implementing new development programs for our scholarship students. Through these new programs, students will be able to turn a difficult time in Nicaragua into an enriching and productive experience.
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Update:
We are grateful to the many friends of the Fundación who have stepped up to help fund the special programs. English classes: Our first priority was English classes, as the ability to speak English is a very useful skill in Nicaragua. We have partnered with Escuela Adelante, a nonprofit bilingual school in San Juan del Sur. In late July, 28 students enrolled in either beginner or intermediate classes and are studying grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. The classes meet twice a week for two hours and will conclude in mid-December. |
English classes at Escuela Adelante
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With the success of the English classes, FAJB now hopes to implement additional developmental programs. These programs include:
Computer classes - training in basic computer skills; many of our students are from rural communities and had no experience with computers before attending university. These classes will help them learn the basic skills they need, like how to do internet research and how to use some common software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Inter-Student Exchange - peer learning sessions where students exchange their knowledge in their field and experience applying different skills that aren’t necessarily related to their majors. For example, a computer science student sharing his studies with a student from a different major. Personal Finance Seminars - Conducted by the economics and finance students.
Community Development Projects - Students go to local communities, such as an elderly person’s home to assist.
Career Development Seminars and Lectures - Conducted by professors and businesspeople and available to the community free of charge.
Computer classes - training in basic computer skills; many of our students are from rural communities and had no experience with computers before attending university. These classes will help them learn the basic skills they need, like how to do internet research and how to use some common software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Inter-Student Exchange - peer learning sessions where students exchange their knowledge in their field and experience applying different skills that aren’t necessarily related to their majors. For example, a computer science student sharing his studies with a student from a different major. Personal Finance Seminars - Conducted by the economics and finance students.
Community Development Projects - Students go to local communities, such as an elderly person’s home to assist.
Career Development Seminars and Lectures - Conducted by professors and businesspeople and available to the community free of charge.