THANK YOU for sponsoring the buildOn school in El Amaparo, Nicaragua.

Nicaragua is home to 6 million people. It is ranked third lowest in the Western Hemisphere, behind Haiti and Guatemala, on the United Nations Human Development Index—a comparative measure of life expectancy, literacy, education, and standard of living. Despite improvements in health and economy over the last 20 years, 22% of the adult population nationally is unable to read and write. But, in rural villages like El Amparo, the illiteracy rates skyrocket to approximately 70%.

Founded in 1960, the village of El Amparo is located 22 km from the main road, and 152 km from the buildOn office. Most residents grow their own crops for self-consumption and to sell it. They grow coffee, corn bean, and cacao. Like 79.9% of Nicaraguans nationally, most families in El Amparo earn less than $2 per day.

But, the students in El Amparo have dreams of a brighter future. Science is the favorite subject of William Chavarria, a 9 year old boy in 2nd grade. He would like to be a Teacher when he finishes school. And, Gleyling Chavarria, a 12 year old girl who is also in 2nd grade, loves learning mathematics.

With your help, the people of El Amparo now have increased access to education that will help effect change in the lives of children, parents, and grandparents for generations. Each new school helps Nicaragua increase literacy rates one community at a time.

BELOW: (LEFT) A MAP OF NICARAGUA, (RIGHT) A FUTURE STUDENT OF THE BUILDON SCHOOL DEDICATED TO ALLARD K LOWENSTEIN.

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