Success Story:
Felipe is the first and only member of his family to have an education and he was born with a disability in his hand where such things as writing were challenging for him growing up.
Felipe briefly went to school when he was 10 years old but had to leave it to help his family economically. When Felipe was around 18 years old, he met Abraham, our lead teacher, and restarted his first grade year, following an 'accelerated' elementary school program. This was before the Friendship School and Abraham taught Felipe wherever her could: under a tree, in the church down the street, or in his ... read more ›
Yadira Dorca Martinez
Age: 19
Grade: College
Success Story:
Yadira is a former student of the Friendship School whose family struggled to pay for her education. In Yadira's family, education is very important and they managed to pay her expenses through 5th grade, but she then had to drop out. Our school allowed her to continue her education, free of cost.
Yadira graduated from our program as a 9th grader and paid for her high school education by working part time at our school. Through a donor’s financial sponsorship, Dorca is now studying at the university to become a Doctor and receiving some of the highest marks in her class.
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Juan Osvaldo
Age: 22
Grade: Career as teacher
Success Story:
Juan is a former student of the Friendship School whose family struggled to pay for his education. Juan wanted desperately to continue with his education beyond 5th grade, but in his village, there was not any financial assistance for 7th grade and beyond. His family would need to pay for his schooling, which they could not afford.
Without our school, Juan would not have been able to continue.
Through our support, Juan graduated from our pro- gram as a 9th grader and paid for his high school education by working part time. Juan struggled but managed to continue his education. Tod ... read more ›
Edwin Rolando Calel
Age: 25
Grade: career as accountant
Success Story:
Edwin’s mom was having a difficult time, being a single mom and not having a lot of money. During these hard times, Edwin was discouraged and had no hopes to continue his education. He soon decided that he did not want to suffer any longer and was determined to help his mom. He continued to study at a night school and during the day, repaired shoes to pay for his education.
Edwin is now a proud graduate and received his degree as a technical accountant. He holds a special place in his heart for Kamawanik Institute, and wants to thank them for helping motivate him to reach his go ... read more ›
