https://youtu.be/cOS9HJmG5GE
Our presentation last week courtesy of Emily Paver, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator of the Guatemala Literacy Project was truly eye opening. I am sure anyone who tuned in felt inspired to do more and felt an immense sense of gratitude for the educational opportunities at our fingertips. If you didn't get a chance to watch (or even if you did), please take a few minutes to watch the video included here about the Guatemala Literacy Project. (video embeded or use link above) This is what Service Above Self is; it is being of service now to create a better future for all.
Some key points about the Guatemala Literacy Project:
The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary. More than 600 clubs and 80 districts have been working together since 1997 to improve education for underserved students in Guatemala. In that time, nearly 225,500 students have been served through four sustainable programs that are tested and proven to work. In 2017, RI President Ian Riseley called the GLP “the gold standard of Rotary projects” for its sustainability and impact.
The Guatemala Literacy Project partners with impoverished communities to implement four complementary programs:
- Reading - trains teachers in effective reading instruction and provides them with quality children’s literature
- Textbooks - provides textbooks to middle schools and trains teachers to use them effectively in the classroom
- Computers - teaches students to use technology to solve real-world problems so they can secure better jobs
- Youth Development - transforms young lives through youth development, social support, and scholarships
There are three ways you/we can help!
- Join the Global Grant
- Sponsor a Student
- Volunteer in Guatemala
Here are informational links and inspirational stories Emily mentioned in her talk to our Club. I encourage you to explore and share!
- Visit our GLP website here: guatemalaliteracy.org
- Learn about GLP support options for your Club here.
If you would like to contact Emily with questions or get involved you may contact her directly at:
Emily Paver
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Guatemala Literacy Project | Cooperative for Education
eClub of Silicon Valley (D. 5170)
(513) 956-9002 (direct line)
Mike, THANK YOU for yet another terrific topic for our club meetings!