THE REALITY
Due to the cost, many youth in rural Honduras do not get a chance to attend school after the 6th grade. Instead, they begin working with their families in the fields or in the home.
Those that are fortunate enough to continue studying in school lack uniforms, textbooks, computers, and other basic school supplies.
Many girls in rural Honduras are discouraged or prohibited by their families to continue studying, as gender discrimination continues to affect their futures.
Only 6% of females age 20 to 29 from impoverished families in Honduras have completed their secondary school education.
The students in these villages are full of hope and dreams for their futures. Yet, without support, their potential will never be known.
"THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW" CREATES A NEW REALITY
The objective of this program is to help train women to become the leaders that Honduras, and our world, needs. Esperanzas Unidas supports groups of women from an early age to gain the keys to open the doors of higher education and obtain the tools to become independent entrepreneurs.
Every three year cycle, Esperanzas Unidas chooses a group of teenage girls from the rural villages where we work.
This group receives a package of support to help them become our future leaders, including:
- A scholarship for the three years of their studies in high school
- A private English tutor with weekly classes
- A private tutor for computation classes
- Trainings on how to run a non-profit organization
- Trainings on how to grow and produce bamboo
- The opportunity to make presentations in front of community and business leaders, cultivating a confidence in public speaking.
The "Leaders of Tomorrow" Program
A future with so many more doors open after graduating from high school.
Expanding their knowledge about traditional Honduran culture and history.
MEET OUR CURRENT "FUTURE LEADERS"
nahomy
My name is Nahomy. I like to read novels in my free time. I am the final year of high school, and am studying accounting and finance. Esperanzas Unidas is a great support that gives me the opportunity to have new experiences and at the same time learn to develop my leadership skills.
VALERIA
My name is Valeria. I am 15 years old and am from the village of Dulce Nombre, Copan.
I love to read books in my free time.
I have always dreamed to be able to study in school so that I can have a better future, a better job, and be able to help my parents. From an early age I have dreamed to become a lawyer. I have also been interested in math, science, and English, even though I still struggle to speak it well.
KAROL
My name is Karol. I am 14 years old and am from the village of Candelaria, Copan.
In my free time I like to explore the nature.
In the future, I want to be a Math teacher.
For me, this scholarship is very important because it will help me to achieve my dream of becoming a professional.
BRITANY
My name is Britany. I am 14 years old and am from the village of Dulce Nombre, Copan.
I am very sociable, nice and responsible person. In my free time, I help my Mom clean the house, listen to music, and sometimes read.
My dream in the future is to graduate from high school, and, if God permits, go to the university. I want to be a professional, a good person, and to be focused on God.
For me, this scholarship and the opportunity to work with this organization is very important because it is helping me to serve my community. This scholarship will also help me to have a better education and quality of life.
With all of my heart I am grateful to the people that have given me this great opportunity.
ESPERANZAS UNIDAS'S VOLUNTEER TUTOR PROGRAM
Each Sunday, Esperanzas Unidas hosts a live online English tutoring class for our Leadership Cohort.
If you are interested in supporting our "Future Leaders" in learning English and Computer Skills, please let us know!
MEET OUR CURRENT VOLUNTEER TUTORS
CHAVA
WALKER MAE
WALKER MAE
I am a bilingual seventh grader at Denny International Middle School. I want to volunteer for Esperanzas Unidas because I think girls need more opportunities in this world and teaching our students English can help!
WALKER MAE
WALKER MAE
WALKER MAE
My name is Walker Mae. I am in the 7th grade. I enjoy swimming, skiing and spending time with my friends and family. I want to be a teacher when I grow up and I would love to teach English in other countries. Because of this, I enjoy working as a volunteer with Esperanzas Unidas.
AVA
WALKER MAE
ROXANA
I am a senior at Seattle Preparatory School, and I have been studying Spanish for five years. I wanted to be a part of an organization that empowers women through education and am interested in further immersing myself in cultural experiences different from my own.
ROXANA
JOCELYN
ROXANA
My name is Roxana and I am a teacher and mentor teacher for the first grade. I decided to participate in Esperanzas Unidas’s English tutoring classes because I believe that the future of the world is in the hands of the new generation and I want them to be able to use and feel this incredible power that they have to be the future leaders of our community.
JOCELYN
JOCELYN
JOCELYN
I’m a junior and IB student at Chief Sealth International HS, and I am so glad to be a part of this program. I believe strongly in girls education, and this is a way for me to help in a meaningful way as a student. Tutoring the girls has been incredible so far, and I can’t wait to see how much they grow.
PROJECT: “GOAL ESPERANZA!”
Using Soccer to Create Communities of Leaders and Learners
Esperanzas Unidas is very aware of the great potential that the sport of soccer can have in encouraging community building, leadership development and the promotion of academic excellence.
Beginning in 2012, our organization has helped to bring thousands of dollars of financial and in-kind donations of jerseys, soccer cleats, and balls for youth soccer leagues in the network of villages we work with.
In particular, Esperanzas Unidas has been focused on promoting girls in their participation in soccer. Although the majority of all youth play soccer with whatever they can - lacking soccer cleats, shin guards, and many of the other common items that most soccer players have, access to playing soccer for girls is even more challenging due to age-old stereotypes and lack of opportunities.
Esperanzas Unidas is incorporating a new curriculum that is designed to connect educational advancement , social-emotional learning, and soccer in the village schools. Academic goals coupled with soccer supplies, community service projects linked to soccer parties, targeted workshops designed to develop girl’s leadership skills through soccer.
