Hello, all of you wonderful Project Esperanza
supporters! My name is Emily and I am a long-term missionary volunteering with
PE! My focus has been tutoring the kids that are falling behind in reading at
the Padre Grenero School. So, every day I usually have about four to five
students and we read one book in Creole and one in Spanish. Every child reads
at a different pace, so each day is different. It’s amazing! I get to see
progress educationally and observe how they socially interact with me. Now that
they have gotten to know me, spending one on one time with the kids gives me
the chance to pour that time solely into them; to encourage them, love them and
get to know more about their lives.
This month, we had the honor of hosting two
volunteer groups. They used their spring break to invest in this beautiful
place, and
that is something we are so grateful for. They spent their time here
working with the children at both schools and accomplishing many different
projects for Project Esperanza. We had one group that painted the outside of
the school with our logo, along with the phrases, “Paz para Hispaniola”, “Colegio Esperanza”, and “Juntos Somos Fuertes.”
We had the other group that educated the
children of the importance of recycling and followed through by making really
cool recycled trashcans. I see them used every day in the school. They also did
physical activity and art projects. Science projects, art and
physical education
are supplemental
activities we invite volunteers to do in our grassroots schools that add to
their curriculum in their native languages of Spanish and Haitian Creole.
We
got to hold our first movie night in the new space! We popped popcorn and
watched Princess Bride. Both volunteer groups were a part of this, and dozens
of people from the community joined us.
We
still have the indiegogo fundraiser going on with the goal of raising $20K
toward the purchase of the school in 60 days! $2,245 amount has been raised with
47 days left. Please chip in if you haven't already!
We
appreciate and honor you! Thank you for all that you have done, and will
continue to do as you join us in the vision that God has given us.
Thank
you!
