• 13.5% of children have no access to school.
• Only 30% of children who start first grade go past six grades.
• Honduras has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in Central America.
• The World Health Organization calculates that education has the highest return on investment in third world countries.
• According to the International Development Association, the World Bank's fund for the poorest, "education is a human right, a powerful driver of development and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace and stability."
Greg C., Donor and Trip Participant
Walking through El Carrizo, Honduras a few years ago, we noticed a young girl named Genesis playing. As we got closer, we realized her “toys” were bottle caps. She had no toys, no books, and no opportunity to break the cycle of poverty in her family. It was children like Genesis that inspired us to start Sharefish, implement the sponsorship program and build Aprende Conmigo – a local community center, preschool and middle school.
At preschool, Genesis traded bottle caps for puzzles and books that prepared her for elementary school. As she got older, she had access to computers and board games. Unlike most children her age in rural Honduras, Genesis made it through middle school and recently graduated from trade school, prepared to live out her dream - and her family’s dream - of breaking the cycle of poverty.
This story is our mission in action: providing educational opportunities for families that result in meaningful work to improve economic circumstances for current and future generations in rural Honduras.
While we rejoice with Genesis, there’s much more work to be done.
Meet Richard, 8, a student in Sharefish's education program whose favorite subject is math. His dream is to become a mechanic.
Richard and 130-plus other students in our program need caring, compassionate sponsors to empower them with an education so they can achieve their dreams and break the cycle of poverty in southern Honduras!
Join our 136 Dreams campaign and become a sponsor today for $37 per month at sharefish.org/136-dreams.
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Since launching our #136DreamsCampaign, we have two new education sponsors! On behalf of the children who will benefit from this support, many thanks!
Solanyis, shown in these photos, was one of the first students in our scholarship program. Her dream - to become a beautician.
After Solanyis completed middle school, Sharefish provided the funds to send her to trade school for training and official certification. She excelled in her program and was the first student in her class to start her internship. Upon the program’s completion, Solanyis’ instructor hired her to work in her shop!
Solanyis expanded her skills by obtaining additional certification as a barber, purchased a secondhand salon chair and now runs a business part-time from her home. Sharefish president Chuck “Pepe” Nichols was Solanyis’ first American client!
Solanyis is a Sharefish success story, taking advantage of educational opportunities to find meaningful employment and break the cycle of poverty. We are so proud of Solanyis and her drive to succeed!
Today there are 134 students in Honduras who need compassionate sponsors to empower them to dream.
For just $37 a month - $1.23 a day - you can help create more success stories and transform a generation of children in Honduras, one child at a time.
Find more information and sponsor a child at sharefish.org/136-dreams.
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Today we launch our 136 Dreams campaign! We have 136 students in our education program who need caring, compassionate Sharefish sponsors to help fund their education in the community of El Carrizo, in impoverished rural southern Honduras.
For just $37 per month - $1.23 per day - you can empower a child with an all-important education to break the cycle of poverty!
Find out more and sponsor a child at sharefish.org/136-dreams.
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Sharefish’s newly constructed preschool suite has opened! You’ll see wonderful preschool director Lizzy in the center of the first photo.
The new suite was built by Honduran crews with assistance from U.S. groups. It was truly a labor of love. Thanks to all those whose donations made it possible!
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Nelly was one of the first students in Sharefish's scholarship program. Last week Nayeli, now 22, was one of the first participants in Sharefish's inaugural microenterprise training seminar, held in partnership with Bless Back Worldwide.
Nayeli, shown here with Sharefish president Chuck "Pepe" Nichols last week and in the next photo as a young child with Sharefish supporter Mallory Underwood, raises pigs and hopes to open a business selling clothes.
Sharefish continues to educate Nayeli and other former students and their families, because we believe education changes lives and helps to fulfill dreams!
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Earlier this week, we had an amazing evening Sharing Dreams of a brighter future through education for children and families in rural southern Honduras.
Many thanks to special guest Ricardo Venegas, Sharefish's director of Honduras operations; Raleigh Wine Shop for their beautiful space and wines; Rocky Top Catering for serving up delicious food; event planner Lily Rose Events; event sponsor Blue Heel Development; and the many new and old friends who came to learn how they can partner with Sharefish to make dreams come true!
Learn more at sharefish.org.
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Join us on Tuesday, September 10 at The Raleigh Wine Shop for an exceptional evening benefitting Sharefish!
🔘 Enjoy great wines expertly paired with delicious food.
🔘 Learn about the latest developments in Sharefish’s mission to break the cycle of poverty in rural southern Honduras through education.
🔘 Meet Ricardo Venegas, Sharefish’s director of Honduras operations, who will share stories of hope and realized dreams.
🔘 Find more information and purchase your tickets by Wednesday, August 28 at sharefish.org/sharing-dreams.
Details for Sharing Dreams:
➡️ Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 pm
➡️ The Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh
➡️ Tickets: $100 each; be a sponsor for $1,500
Your FULL ticket price will be donated to Sharefish, thanks to our presenting sponsor!
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