Lets Be Ready

This year, we have set ourselves the goal of having a “school garden” at each of the Let's be Ready centers. So Benjamin, who is in charge of the gardens, worked with each of the teachers, children, and parents.  

The goal of this project is to promote good nutrition and encourage children to interact with nature. School gardens are a valuable tool for raising awareness about good nutrition among children and parents, as they allow them to acquire basic agricultural knowledge and develop skills such as planting, watering, respect and responsibility in caring for plants, as well as teamwork.   

It has been a process of effort and dedication, as not all schools have enough space to plant and harvest crops. Thanks to Benjamin's ideas, gardens have been created in every community.    

The children loved the project because, although in some places it is common to plant and harvest vegetables and legumes, starting this process of preparing the soil, planting, caring for the plants, and harvesting was another achievement for their development. In addition to adapting different classroom topics to the gardens, such as numbers, teamwork, vocabulary, etc.   

Each teacher realized how beneficial it is to have a garden. However, we still have a long way to go, as we need support with more seeds, tools such as watering cans, shovels, gardening gloves, etc. If you can help us obtain these materials, it would be fantastic.  

We are deeply grateful to those who already support us with their contributions. Believe me, you make a difference in each of our communities. Thank you very much! May God bless everything you do and your unconditional love for your neighbor.   

See you soon.  

Hello, sponsors! It's always a pleasure to greet you and tell you more about what we're doing with the children at Let's Be Ready. 

It's hard to believe that we are already six months into the school year with only three months left. During this time, we have learned a lot from our children, and we continue to improve our teaching techniques to make our children's learning more practical and meaningful. 

Marta is one example of how we have developed her skills and found new methods. She is a five-year-old girl who attends one of our community centers in "Cruz Ayapan", San Juan Sacatepéquez. Her teacher, Abigaíl, started working with us this year. Abigaíl tells us that Marta's case is special because she was born with a malformation in her left hand. Despite this, Marta is very active and independent, and her skills are on par with those of other children her age. She only has difficulty with certain activities, such as untying a bag or unbuttoning buttons. 

Getting to this point was not easy. Due to her condition, some children did not treat her well, and her self-esteem was low. She hid her hand from everyone whenever she could. However, regular attendance at school and her teacher's support helped her gain self-confidence and accept herself. A lot of work was also done with the other children to cultivate values such as respect, appreciation, and love for others. 

Although this process took time and patience, Marta has proven herself capable of achieving her goals. Our teacher, Abigaíl, has been part of these changes and achievements thanks to the activities she does with her students. 

We always need your support and contributions to continue providing a fun, quality education that instills good moral values. Our goal is to help each child develop as an individual and, in turn, contribute to their community with the skills they acquire. This way, we all progress together. We thank those who already contribute for their generosity; they are an essential part of our program. However, we must continue to move forward and reach more communities because children need us. That is why we need your continued support to be part of the change in the lives and future of our children.