EFTC's first blog post.....

Most of you will already know us but for those that don't, Education For The Children Foundation exists to help some of the poorest children in Guatemala off the streets and into the classroom providing a positive alternative to a life of begging.

We have a primary school and a secondary school and we also provide a scholarship programme for children who want to and are capeable of going on to further education.

Some news from last week;

One of our Scholarship Students was taken to hospital on Friday after having a severe nosebleed whilst at school. The doctors confirmed she would have to stay in for additional tests as they were worried. The students mum managed to get together the money to pay for the first rounds of tests but she couldn't possibly afford the additional tests the doctors were recommending.  The mum phoned the school in tears explaining that her daughter needed the tests urgently but she couldn't afford them as they were going to cost Q800.00 (approx. £60).  EFTC were able to authorise the money for the mum to get the tests completed. We will let you know the results.


We were donated some toilets!! and have managed to identify 4 families that we feel would benefit. We are currently getting quotes from 3 construction workers/plumbers to find out how much it will cost to install the toilets.


Rudy - one of our scholarship students who is currently studying to be a primary school teacher started his pre practicals today with us in San Felipe. He is helping out in second grade and will be with us for 3 weeks. Another scholarship student, Leidi is also starting her practicals with us next monday. She will be helping us out in the office with admin.

A students mum came into the school on Friday afternoon to say that it would be her daughters last day as they were moving (possibly temporarily) to Guatemala City. The mum has an older daughter that lives in the city with her father. Her father recently left the daughter to go and live with another woman and the daughter has been left in care of the aunt who doesn't look after her or care for her properly. A few weeks ago the older daughter had a severe accident that left her with several broken bones and unable to walk. As there is no one else to look after her, the mum has to go. We talked about bringing the older daughter down to Antigua but her father has objected and has stated she must stay in the city. Patty, the head of our primary school, has said that she will keep the space open until January for in case she is able to come back.

More news to follow soon...