Our Schools
Global Schoolhouse #1
Hermosillo, Mexico
Our first Global Schoolhouse was sent out to Hermosillo, Mexico in October of 2018. The Global Schoolhouse Initiative collaborated with a local NGO to bring our education system to children in a very impoverished community. Many of the children are orphans and have never even attended school. The program is translated into Spanish, so that everyone gets the maximum benefit.
The challenge this community faces is that the schools are overcrowded and there is simply not enough room for everyone. Once the child is not in for one year, naturally, they fall behind. This cycle continues until the child is no longer at grade level and is no longer even eligible to attend school.
Our Schoolhouse is helping this community by bridging the gap in education. A parent volunteer goes everyday to educate these children in need, including her own young ones.
Global Schoolhouse #2
Kaese Town, Uganda
Through social media advertising, a group called Educate a Child International in Kasese Town, Uganda contacted The Global Schoolhouse Initiative to request one of our systems.
The children in this community had suffered through a civil war many years back, and as a result many were left orphaned and unable to attend school because of poverty, or simple living conditions that do not permit it.
The Global Schoolhouse Initiative was the perfect solution for this situation. After being translated into the very small dialect of Swahili, called Lhukonzo, the program attracted more than 300 children in the town.
Just one Global Schoolhouse is providing free education to all these children in need.
Global Schoolhouse #3
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Through our international team at The Global Schoolhouse Initiative, we were able to reach out and locate a small community in Playa Del Carmen that really needed some support.
The children in Playa Del Carmen cannot afford to go to public school, even though this is free in Mexico. They cannot afford to go because they live underneath Federal power lines deep in the jungle and simply have no means or way to get out to go to school. To take a taxi to school would cost them $3.00 USD per day and they cannot afford this. They also cannot afford any food for school lunches, so they stay at home, sometimes without any supervision at all as their parents work.
There are approximately 100 children receiving emergency education through our Global Schoolhouse program, and sadly this is the only education many of them will ever get in their lives. However, they will be well trained in peace and resilience education, giving them a hope for a better tomorrow.
Global Schoolhouse #4
Quibdo, Colombia
Kinder Santa Familia
About 115.000 people live in Quibdo. The children are usually home alone or on the streets where they join terrorist groups and fight other gangs.
The parents work all day. The community is characterized by poverty, physical and emotional abuse and neglect of children, malnutrition, violence, and robbery. Parents usually have no education and constantly tell their children that they are a burden and worthless. Governmental schools are depreciated and seen as bad places.
The Global schoolhouse Initiative partnered with a group of nuns in the community that run the Kinder Santa Familia. This is a safe haven for children and parents alike as it provides daily care and safety for the children in this community. The Global Schoolhouse Initiative adds to their existing program, helping the children learn the skills they need to become resilient and face the adversities that they are faced with on a daily basis.
The schoolhouse will be implemented at a convent that includes a kindergarten and educated over 300 children in the community.
Global Schoolhouse #5
Sumba, Indonesia
The Sumba Hospitality Foundation
About 450 households live in Sumba with 7-13 kids per household. It is one of the poorest communities in the country. Most children do not go to school because of institutionalized violence and the next school is far away.
Children are also supposed to work during harvest season. They experience violence and sexual abuse at home. The children are treated as property: children are sold by their parents (child trafficking) and often not given the opportunity to learn any skills that can help them build a successful future on the island.
The Global Schoolhouse Intiative works with The Sumba Hospitality Foundation to create an outreach program to over 200 children in the community, allowing them to supplement the education they receive from the government schools and sometimes is the only means of education at all.
Future Global Schoolhouse #6
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca de Juárez, located in southern Mexico, is a vibrant city famed for its colonial charm, indigenous culture, and culinary delights. Its UNESCO-listed historic center features colorful streets, artisan markets, and exquisite cuisine, including renowned dishes like mole and mezcal. Nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains, Oaxaca offers a rich tapestry of traditions, making it a captivating destination for travelers seeking authentic experiences in Mexico.
The educational system in Oaxaca de Juárez, like in many regions, faces several challenges. Some of these include inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, low attendance rates, insufficient resources, and cultural and linguistic diversity among students. Additionally, socioeconomic disparities and historical marginalization contribute to the complexity of addressing educational issues in the region. These challenges often result in disparities in educational quality and outcomes, impacting the overall development and opportunities available to students in Oaxaca de Juárez.
Future Global Schoolhouse #7
Bulgaria
Implementing a resilience education program could provide substantial benefits for these children. Such a program would not only offer them the educational tools they need to succeed but also help preserve their cultural heritage. Education in their native language can foster a stronger sense of identity and community, which is crucial for their emotional and psychological development. A tailored resilience education program can equip children with the skills and knowledge to overcome the adversities they face, promoting long-term stability and success.
GSI is partnering with various organization in Bulgaria that will allow us to put our program into schools as a summer school program, as well as in local homes where “Baba’s” care for orphaned children in a home environment. Our program is so simple that the Baba’s will be taught how to use it, and can teach the program to the children each day.
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