Purpose and Perseverance in Nicaragua Your Program Impact Report, Fall 2024 Despite challenges faced every day—the impact of climate shocks, increasing government controls, supply chain delays, and unexpected crises—the people we serve in Nicaragua are succeeding. The Emprendedora school continues to support students holistically and produce graduates who are changing the world. The community development work improves living conditions and creates more social cohesion. Opportunity International believes all our brothers and sisters should have the chance to live with dignity and purpose, to live in safe and cohesive communities, and to send their children to school. Thank you for sharing this belief. Thank you for lifting up the people of Nicaragua as they build a brighter future. EDUCATION Founded in 2012, Emprendedora Technical School continues to provide high-quality, relevant education to rural students in grades 7-11. The school provides: ► Comprehensive general education and English lessons ► Hands-on experience operating and managing the school’s organic agribusinesses, including an egg hatchery and vegetable farm, and learning about food processing via the local yucca processing plant ► In-depth hospitality experience by interning at a local sustainable tourism resort, Pacaya Lodge ► Job or college preparation assistance, including mock interviews, resume assistance, college application workshops, and business plan evaluations With your support, Emprendedora Technical High School is working toward being a self-sustaining school that builds upon current community development work in Nicaragua while also serving as a model school for other communities. Highlights from Spring/Summer 2024 • 11th grade students visited Vivero Torenias and Holiday Inn hotels to expand their career-specific practical learning. • In academic competitions, the students’ abilities shone: o 2nd place for girls and 3rd place for boys in the municipal oratory contest o 1st place in the intercollegiate debate contest o 1st place in the departmental mathematics olympiad and 3rd place at the national level • In athletics, we were recognized as municipal champions in Boys' Soccer and Girls' Volleyball and received 1st place in Girls' Athletics and Chess at the departmental level—and now we are preparing for national competitions. 101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60606 T 800.793.9455 W opportunity.org
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