EDUCACIÓN Y FUTURO

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The organization I am going to be working with is called “EDUCACIÓN Y FUTURO” (Roughly translated to Educate for the Future). They were founded in 1994. Their objective is to help disadvantaged families who live on the outskirts of Tarija.

They have two main programs:

La Linelula (Dragon-fly) Center is an alternative education center for children who are victims of serious abuse, school exclusion, and extreme violence. Most of the children come from migrant families where education is not always a priority. They have services that include school support programs, mentorship, and legal aid. The center also has a shelter for the victims of serious violence.

The Amanecer (Sunrise) Center focuses on supporting the entire family. Many families have migrated from the countryside looking for work. However, opportunities are limited if they do not have adequate training. This has resulted in many families being socially excluded and living in severe poverty. Their services focus on teenagers and women. They offer educational opportunities such as farming, mentorship, and a bakery which employs women.

Similar to Uganda: I will need to get there before I know completely what I will be doing and how I can help. But I plan to help the bakery with their finances and work with some of the women related to their small businesses such as cleaning, laundry and cooking.

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Comments

[Elyse]

Have a great time!
Thanks for keeping us posted. I look forward to following along on your journey. :) Miss you!