Building a better future through education
One of the most effective ways to ensure a better future for the next generation of Hondurans is by making it possible for teenagers to continue with a high school education.
The Carpenteros Education Fund is currently assisting teenagers in four villages - El Carrizal and Guanabano in the District of Olancho, and Islitas and Tiguilotada on Tigre Island - to obtain a secondary school education. Funds are generated from the annual Valentine's 'Bistro Carpenteros' and more than $50,000 was contributed to the fund in memory of Shirley Vanderlaan, a tireless worker and valuable member of the Carpenteros family, who passed away in November 2007.
Depending on the economic circumstances of a community and a particular family, a suitable agreement is reached for the family to contribute what they are able and the Carpenteros will provide the balance so students who wish to attend high school may do so. And it so inspiring to hear these young people share their career aspirations and tell of their academic achievements.
The Carpenteros also encourage students supported by the Education Fund to serve as role models in their community by tutoring younger students, and by forming a local 'students committee' that seeks ways to help the poor or disabled in their own communities -- much the same way as high school students in Ontario are required to provide community service.
Throught The Carpenteros Education Fund, young people are being given the opportunity to continue with their high school education and potentially a post-secondary education, and then to become leaders who will bring hope and opportunity to their communities.
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