Hello Friends of Adelante,
I thought it was about time for an update on our progress here in Leon. We have had lots of exciting things happening here that I would like to share.
 English classes are going great! We consistently have full classes or near to full classes. One of the teachers, that I am currently training, is teaching a first level class completely by herself! I am there to answer any questions, but she plans and teaches the entire class herself which I am very happy about. Our Saturday classes in Telica are also going very well and our teachers plan on opening a childrens English class too. This idea stems from the fact that residents have been asking for it and have even organized enrolling all the students themselves.
To the left is a picture of our intermediate class with our two Vecinos directors Myra, Polly and volunteer Nik.
The After School program still remains a very busy program. With almost 50 elementary school students daily, our tutors are kept very busy. Last week, for one special boy who in 13 years had never celebrated his birthday, the whole program decided to buy a piñata and celebrate his first birthday. He was very surprised to say the least.
Our Single Mothers program is going well, and our sponsored students are very grateful for the opportunity this has given them.
Two Adelante alumni have begun their own private English tutoring classes. They give private English classes to adults and children and are kept very busy. The demand on their time is more than they have.
The general response in the Leon community here has been overwhelmingly positive to the organization and the programs we offer, which is very noteworthy and exciting. I think this acceptance is mainly a result of our creating programs from the communities input and need.
We are still working on organizing one of Adelante's teachers to study in the US for a semester, but are confident it will work out. Donations can be made by clicking on the Donate Now! button. We are also looking for room and board near Bellevue. Contact me for more info.
This month and next month we are excited to be getting a couple volunteers from the United States including long time friend Ann Griego who will be helping strategize for a free medical clinic we are proposing to open this year.
If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact me:
Mateo Garibaldi
Executive Director and Adelante founder
mateo.g@adelantenow.org |
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May updateposted May 26, 2010 7:08 AM by Mateo Garibaldi [ updated Jan 25, 2012 9:21 AM ] |