EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

Education is at the heart of everything we do. Access to quality education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty in Santa Cruz.

74 Scholarships Awarded

These included scholarships for middle school, high school and university students. Despite local cultural barriers to girls education, this year girls represented 58% of our scholarship recipients!

141 Children Improved Their Reading Skills

Our program instills a love for reading while fostering critical thinking skills. 92% of students successfully completed the year in 2022, and 80% of parents are actively involved in supporting their children’s education.

185 Youth Learned About Sex Education

Amigos staff reached local youth with vital sexual and reproductive health education through workshops that also discussed self esteem, gender equality, social -emotional development and goal planning.

227 Local Students Started with Computer Classes

Amigos donated computers to equip laboratories and provided maintenance support, curriculum and technology training for teachers.