OO University Education
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Orphanage Outreach is focused on providing opportunities for both the children of the orphanage and the children of the town of Monte Cristi. Probably the most powerful way to empower children is through education. The children of Monte Cristi live in a town of limited educational opportunities, non-existent extracurricular activities, and minimal job opportunities. They will most likely be competing with better educated children from Santiago and Santo Domingo for the better educational opportunities and better jobs when they graduate. One of the areas where Orphanage Outreach volunteers can make the most difference is in teaching English. Each volunteer has strong English skills. The children of the Dominican Republic want to learn English, because it will provide improved educational and career opportunities. But there are a very limited number of English teachers in the Dominican Republic, especially in Monte Cristi. Our goal is that eventually each graduating senior in Monte Cristi will be able to speak English. In September of 2006, we opened the Orphanage Outreach English School and invited all Monte Cristi 5th graders to begin English 1. We plan that next year, as 6th graders they will continue with English 2, and then Englsih 3 as 7th graders. It costs about $10/month for each student to attend class. Please support this very tangible and worthwhile program. |
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