08 Jan EMPOWER FAMILIES
– Centro Infantil de Los Angeles –
A Snapshot of San Miguel de AllendeSan Miguel de Allende is a small, historical city in the state of Guanajuato. Single mothers in this state are often in a bind: unable to both care for their children and earn a living to support their family...
08 Jan Volunteer a day at a Siem Reap school
During your visit to Siem Reap in Cambodia, in addition to enjoying the magical sunrise at Angkor Wat and wandering on Pub Street, how about spending an afternoon inspiring high school students?
07 Jan ENCOURAGE EDUCATION
– Education Plus –
Pantanal is a barrio on the outskirts of Granada, about one hour from the capital city of Managua. Unemployment, malnutrition, and lack of educational opportunities are issues facing the community. Homes in Pantanal are mostly dirt-floor shacks that provide little protection from the elements and lack modern amenities such as running water and electricity.
07 Jan CHAMPION WOMEN’S JOB TRAINING
– Fundacion Calicanto –
In addition to promoting the restoration and preservation of the Historic Center of Panama City, the Fundacion Calicanto provides training for local women with a series of workshops focusing on life skills and career development, as well as after-school performing arts classes for children.The program has graduated 751 women since 2005, of which 59% are currently employed at hotels and other businesses.
07 Jan SUPPORT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
– Cooperar Peru –
Roughly 20 minutes outside the bustling, tourist-filled historical center of Cusco lies the small, rural (and largely unknown) community of Tankarpata. As Cusco’s most economically deprived area, Tankarpata lacks basic public amenities, such as access to safe drinking water and sewers. In addition, there is a lack of educational opportunities for the children in this community.
07 Jan TUTOR AFTER SCHOOL
– IkamvaYouth –
IkamvaYouth works with students from township-based secondary schools to put them in an academic position to pursue higher education or become gainfully employed following their studies. IkamvaYouth accepts learners from Grade 8 (13 years old) upwards.
07 Jan CARE FROM CRADLE TO CAREER
– Afrika Tikkun –
Afrika Tikkun’ Cradle to Career programs provide comprehensive educational opportunities beginning with early childhood development through job placement programs. The programs provide a range of services for students ages 2-25 years with the aim of preparedness for higher education or to enter the workforce.
