Empower Maya Weavers' Children through Education
Organization | Cojolya Association |
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Region | Guatemala |
Website | Website |
ProjectLeader | Asociación Cojolya |
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Our project, Mano a Mano Para el Desarrollo, empowers and supports the children of Tz'utujil Maya weavers in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala with a multi-generational and local focus. We aim to create an academic center that provides complete financial assistance for school supplies, personal development workshops, and adequate academic support for the children of Cojolya.
Challenge
In the predominantly indigenous town of Santiago Atitlan, school dropout rates are unsettling, with enrollment falling to 24% after the 6th grade. Consequently, Guatemala has the second lowest literacy rate in Latin America. According to UN, each additional year of schooling increases a person's income by 10%. We identified three core problems that contribute to high dropout rates of our students: the financial barriers; the lack of indigenous academic mentors; and the lack of academic support.
Long-Term Impact
The project will help lighten the financial burden of education and provide students with necessary personal and academic support. However, the long-term vision of the project spans generations. We firmly believe that these children have the potential to not only experience social mobility but also give back to their resilient indigenous community. Mano a Mano will thereby be a pillar of the value of education in Santiago Atitlan: a value that will continue to flourish for generations to come.
References
- https://www.cojolya.org.gt
- https://www.cojolya.org.gt
- https://cojolya.org.gt/impacto-social/
- https://www.instagram.com/cojolya
Additional Documentation
https://www.globalgiving.org//pfil/30704/projdoc.pdf
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