Sian Evans

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Education For The Children Foundation

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RCN 1099280
We offer an integrated approach to learning to children in chronic poverty in Guatemala

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In January 2010 a group of us are funding our own trips and climbing three volcanos in Guatemala (2 of which are active...!!) in order to raise money for a charity called Education for the Children Foundation. Our trek will last 3 days and we are trying to raise as much money as possible for this incredibly worthwhile cause. And so, with walking boots and rucksacks at the ready, we will be camping on the side of the volcanoes, dodging lava & treking to an altitude of nearly 4000 meters...it's going to be one hell of a challenge!

 

So here's why we're doing it...

  • In Guatemala almost 60% of children of school age do not attend school
  • Only 5% of Guatemalan children enter high school
  • Over 56% of Guatemalans live in poverty
  • 24% of Guatemalans live on the equivalent of $1 per day
  • 49% of children under the age of 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition

     

    All of the money we raise from your kind donations will go straight to the children, to give them a chance to break out of the poverty cycle through education. Your money will go towards maintaining the school which has been set up by the Foundation, ensuring the children recieve meals and clean water to drink. For some of these children, the meal they receive at school is all they will eat that day. Please dig deep to give these children hope for a future.

    Thank you for your donations!

    Sian x

     

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  • About the charity

    Education For The Children Foundation

    Verified by JustGiving

    RCN 1099280
    Education for the Children offers an integrated approach to learning to children living in chronic poverty in Guatemala. Over 675 children receive an education, nutritious food, healthcare, counselling & social support. This approach keeps them healthy and alert, achieving their academic best.

    Donation summary

    Total raised
    £612.00
    + £143.85 Gift Aid
    Online donations
    £582.00
    Offline donations
    £30.00

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