Teach to Teach: Training Women to Teach Spanish

Today we want you to meet Aby! Aby is the newly-elected President of the association that the Spanish teachers have formed. Aby has been one of our most enthusiastic teachers from the start, and she has emerged as a leader since the teacehrs decided to form their own association so that they can learn to run their own business.

Aby is 29. Before becoming a Spanish teacher through Awamaki's training program, she juggled an assortment of jobs. Now, she spends the majority of her week teaching at Awamaki and fills the other hours of the week working as a receptionist at a small hotel.

Aby told us that teaching Spanish has has changed the way she looks at the world. Working with students from all over the world ignited her interest in traveling abrod. Now, on any given weekend, Aby is off exploring various corners of Peru. She dreams of one day traveling to China and Egypt. 

“I am grateful for the work through Awamaki because it provides me financial independence,” Aby says.

With the money that she earns from Awamaki, Aby has been able to set aside a portion of her Awamaki salary. She is saving to eventually purchase a home of her own, and maybe even a motorcycle--for her travels, of course!

Aby currently lives with her boyfriend in a nearby town. They are one of the few Peruvian couples that do not plan on raising children, but Aby says that she often thinks of her students as her kids.

At Awamaki, Aby’s students consistently name her as one of the most engaging and creative teachers. She is always the first teacher to volunteer to take on additional students. Her work ethic and commitment to her students are inspiring, which is why her fellow teachers chose her as their president. As president, Aby strongly advocates that the teachers plan and attend more workshops to improve their teaching skills. She says that personally, she hopes to one day be able to lead the workshops herself. 

At Awamaki, we use your donations to invest in the teachers' skills. We invest in their teaching skills, and also in their leadership and management skills, as Aby is demonstrating. By donating now, you can help Aby invest in her fellow teachers and improve the management of the cooperative, so that the women can run a successful business and earn a sustainable income. Thank you so much for your support!