School Sponsorship

The children of mothers who have a primary education are 50% more likely to reach the age of five.

Many Mayan children do not attend school due to financial reasons. Those who do attend rarely remain past the sixth grade. Often the family can only afford to have one child go to school. Invariably a boy is chosen for this honour. An education supplies these children, and the community in general, with a much more secure future.

 

To date, 24 students have been sponsored through Mayan Families Canada, however we have many children who are still in need. Although we do sponsor boys, we are trying especially hard to support the education of girls.

Children who are sponsored receive all the basic necessities for school life

Subscription

Uniform and Sweater

School Supplies

Back Pack

Socks and Underwear

School Shoes and Runners

Shorts and T Shirt For Gym

Incidentals Throughout The Year

Kindergarten to grade 6 - $182 per year

Grade 7 to 9 - $425 per year

Grade 10 to 12 - $545 per year

 

Studies have indicated that education is the single most effective way to reduce poverty.