Dear Family and Friends,
In Honduras, 26% of children do not complete 5th grade and nearly 68% of elementary students must repeat at least one grade prior to 6th grade. While the education system favors males over females, 57% of male children do not continue school past 6th grade. Even though public education is considered “free,” high school students must purchase a school uniform including shoes, as well as their own school supplies/textbooks. These costs can be overwhelming to families who live on less than $2.50/day.
These statistics are truly heartbreaking and the reason why I want to help in any way possible. Through INGAGE Unlimited, our teams will provide training to educators at multiple schools in the surrounding communities, who rarely, if ever, receive professional development. We will work alongside El Ayudante in Honduras, who have been providing support for both families and educators for several years. I am excited to work alongside these teachers to help support them and their students as best as possible, but I need your help!
Our trips are fully self-funded and each team member has been asked to raise the necessary funds to cover the expenses for this serving opportunity. I am hoping you will join my support team and help me to raise these funds! This is a volunteer service trip facilitated by the non-profit organization INGAGE Unlimited, so all donations are tax deductible.
I am looking forward to yet another humbling and life-changing experience this summer. I will send an update following my trips to share my experience with you. Thank you so much for your consideration!
Much love,
Ilona