WHY EDUCATION MATTERS: The Story of Las Minitas

The children above attend the Las Minitas elementary school, built by Enlace Project, the Lupisella family, and other supporters in 2012. Before the construction of the school, they had to travel more than a half an hour to the nearest school which was "dirty, unorganized, and didn't have many books."

The school in Las Minitas has encouraged students to attend classes-- currently 27 students are enrolled-- and has given them motivation to study. The teacher, Juan Riveras, says he has noticed that the students value the school because of the resources it provides them (i.e. maps, a variety of books, a whiteboard).

Freddy, father of Nelvin and his brothers who all go to the school, explains how the new school provides an encouraging environment for his children. "They have learned to read and write," he explains, "and they want to continue to study in high school, and even go to college!"

We're working to provide these opportunities to more children in the community of San Cayetano. You can read more here. If you would like to donate, you can click on the link below. All donations will go completely to school construction costs, and are tax-deductible.

GOAL: $4,000 Can you help us meet it?

Unable make an online donation? We also accept checks! Please send them to: Enlace Project, Inc. 138 Stafford Ave. Waterville, NY 13480 *Make sure to write "School" as the memo.