Help kids to overcome educational lag in Mexico!

Hello Friends,

Looking ahead and also reflecting back, we appreciate that, the academic life of a student is often filled with challenges and difficulties. We strive at Ojala Ninos to improve the extra curricular education to the children of San Miguel Viejo, in central Mexico.

While we improve our own standards, we expect more accountability amongst our kids. We encourage more parent involvement, which has increased along with our new adult workshops. We often have mother's working in one area and children learning or creating in another. 

We offer many classes.  As attendance increases, each child is finding his/her "niche".  In December 475 children attended workshops and classes in tutoring, music, dance, English, art,as well as participated in soccer or gardening.

The community has at their disposal the use of computers and printer to help with homework and as a social service to the community. Learning is not just about grades but also about well-being.

What is social well-being?

"an end state in which basic human needs are met and people are able to coexist peacefully in communities with opportunities for advancement". It is a sense of belonging while valuing diversity, becoming engaged with other people in your community.

With much gratitude we appreciate your continued support as we continue to serve and build our community Center.

We wish you all a happy, healthy 2023

Sincerely

Betty Lopez

Greetings Everyone,

Even before the pandemic, our children's health and mental health was a concern. Worries about sickness, finances, lack of education and isolation, were all part of the parents and our concern.  We worked to remain in contact with the families all the while improving our program. Over the past few months, as we return to a new normal we have worked to establish better connections between parents and our program. We have weekly routines, the kids know what to expect. We now have tutoring  5 days a week.

Our psycologist has met with each of our children and their mother or guardian to make them aware of the resources Ojala-Ninos has to offer, as well as facilitate workshops in Social Emotional learning. 

Mexico celebrates Independence during September! That is what we strive to help our children achieve. Independence! We provide opportunities. We want them to be curious, self motivated, become critical thinkers, manage their time and be accountable.

In the state of Guanajuato where we are located, we have the second highest amount of people seeking immigration to the United States. Most families have at least one family member who sought a better life in the United States. We want to provide the children with skills and tools they need to make a life here without the need or feeling of desperation.

With your support we offer free afterschool tutoring, english clases and workshops, lunch and now a safe well- lit space for the kids to come use our resouces such as computers and printer for their formal clases and projects. 

Eternally Grateful

Betty Lopez, Ojala-Ninos and the community of San Miguel Viejo