Part 1 of Studio Red Dot's Nicaragua School Project Society Documentary!

Part 1 of 2 - see it on YouTube!

New Web Site & Documentary Launch

Check us out at:

http://www.nicaraguaschoolproject.org

Plus-- (something, I can't stop watching...)

Please see the Studio Red Dot 11 minute mini-documentary on our project. Go to Youtube and enter: Nicaragua School Project Society into the search box. There is a part 1 & part 2.

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Nicaragua School Project Society Making Dreams a Reality Once Again.....February 2010

We are extremely proud to report that our project has supplied more than 450 students this year with school supplies. Over the week of February 2nd to 6th; we bought 1,400 american dollars worth of school supplies, organized them into individual packages, and delivered them to smiling faces. We are also happy to announce that we have taken on the responsibility of another rural school in the area of El Pantanal. This school has about 60 students and resides deep in the country---where very little outside intervention has gone. I have promised to keep them in our minds as we collect donations, and help these children in need as well. This year we were able to help 2 schools in EL Pantanal, Nicaragua----Jose De La Cruz Mena and introducing- Escuela Salomon De La Selva.
Unlike other organizations, our project works directly with the culture. I work with two local Nicaraguans to fulfill the needs of school children. All the donations that are collected in Canada are put into the Nicaraguan economy. We buy directly from a local school supply in Granada, Nicaragua called: La Gomper. Each child is personally given their school package (6 notebooks, pencils, pens, an eraser, and a pencil sharpener.) We enter classroom by classroom; we announce each childs’ name and hand it to them. We try to have a little bit of fun with them as well
Bonus Project*
This year, we paid for the education of a 14 year old girl, Hilce. I have known Hilce for about 3 years and she has always been a positive and friendly young girl. Last year, her father left her mother, and the family was left without money and abandoned. She also suffers from the emotional abuses of her alcoholic brother, who is in and out of jail. Hilce was forced to drop out of her private school and start going to a public school. She was faced with a long walk in the hard sun every day. Being disconnected from her friends was very difficult for Hilce. I heard about this situation and took a few days to decide to take on Hilce as a bonus project. We payed for her full year of private school. She is now back in her private school with her friends; safe and happy. I also bought her a pair of shoes. All of this only cost 300.00 US.She cried when I told her I would this for her, and so did I.
Thank-you for helping us with this project. Please help us continue to do what we do. Because if you can, they can laugh (Si Quieres, Pueden Reir.)
-Kathryn, Andres, and Juan Carlos.

Pictures:
#1 at top- Hilce
#2 at top- School boy from Jose de La Cruz Mena

January 2010 News

Well hello supporters,

Si Quieres (the Nicaragua school project) is turning 2 years old this February. So exciting. And in these last two years, we have:
-supplied 500 studens (3 times)
-Built six flush toilets
-supplied 15 children in Casa Xalteva with school supplies- 1 time
-Built a library for the school
-Donated 6 dry eraser boards (the modern blackboard) to the school
-Helped some neighbours in the area with essential groceries

All thanks to your generous support:)

2010 is exciting- I am heading to Nicaragua on January 17th- with a bank account full of donated cash (thanks for the donations at my dad's birthday!!) The kids in Jose De La Cruz Mena will be getting their school supplies this year.

The next big project will be: a covered basketball court at the school. I am planning to have this appraised while I am there. Donations are always welcomed and appreciated!!!! I would ideally hope to start this project in 2011. I would love to bring some joy and escape to these kids in El Pantanal; they struggle more than any of us could ever imagine. Please email me about this----- if you have suggestions or might want to volunteer to help:)

I am hoping to gain charitable status within the next 6 months, so that that I can give out receipts to all you fine people.

The website is coming along- I have been putting it off a little bit since I have been slammed with paper after paper in my MA program. However, I am hoping to have it up and running very soon. Thanks again to Alicia for donating the beautiful photos. And also to-Jacquie Troy, who is the genius behind the web site design. I will hopefully figure out how to connect a pay pal donation box to this website.

This project is evidence that a little dream can go so far--- Something so small that means so much to the kids & their families in El Pantanal, Nicaragua and also to: Kathryn, Andres, and Juan Carlos Roblero.

Rockin' for the Cause

On Saturday October 24th 2009, we had a very wonderful party for my Dad's 60th birthday. All our friends, family, and loved ones showed up to pay respect and have some fun! We also had a donation jar for the project: Nicaragua School Project Society. I am happy to report that we raised 2200 dollars for the project. Thank you so much for your generosity!! What an amazing night... Not to mention, my Uncle's band rocked the show!

Also, I have had some people ask me about whether or not I could give receipts in the future for donations. I am working on that right now! I will let you know and hopefully by 2010 (or sooner) I can make that charitable status possible.

Our website is being build as we speak.. I will definetely post an update to let our followers know how to check it out.

thanks!! Kathryn & the Nicaragua School Project Crew

Also I would like to thank: Deborah, Jim, Katie, & Tara for agreeing to be on the board of directors for this society.

We are incorporated!

I am happy to report that this project Si Quieres, Pueden Reir is now incorporated under the Society Act of BC. We have incorporated it under the name : NICARAGUA SCHOOL PROJECT SOCIETY. Unfortunately, we were unable to use the spanish name which remains very important since Juan Carlos came up with it. I like to think that the project now has a joint name, kind of like what happens in an epic union of marriage. Si Quieres, Pueden Reir-Nicaragua School Project Society.

We continue to grow, and I promise more exciting endeavours in the future!

lots of Si Quieres Action!!

Although I haven't written in a while, there is lots of movement happening with this project.

Juan Carlos is currently finishing up delivering and supplying all the children in El Pantanal with their second shipment of school supplies for 2009. HOORAY! I should have some pictures available for viewing soon.

In a month or two, we will be launching our official website. Don't worry the blog will still be up and running for regular updates. This is pretty exciting. I am working with my friend Jacquie Troy on this endeavour. She is an up and coming webdesigner and fashionista. I have no doubt that her creative flare will light up our website.

And even more exciting... I hope that we will become a NON-PROFIT sooner than later. The government documents have been signed, sealed, and will be delivered soon!!

Keep In Touch and To be continued...

Kathryn

Just a quick message to say we are still alive!!