My friend, Heatherjean, has taken on an inspiring initiative based on her Peace Corps experience in Honduras, coupled by her business savviness – and further driven by her amazing heart and ambition to be a purveyor social good.

The small community of El Boqueron is located at the edge of a cloud forest in the province of Olancho, Honduras. El Boqueron has a small elementary school for local children to attend, serving grades one through six. To attend grades seven through twelve however, or “colegio,” students must travel to a nearby town. In addition to the costs of transportation, students are required to pay for their own school books, uniforms as well other materials. While these costs are minimal, most families do not have the means to cover these expenses.

The cost for each student to attend one year of colegio is approximately $50.00 (US), and $300.00 (US) to graduate from the six-year track.

It has been over a year since she left Honduras and the community of El Boqueron behind and despite her chaotic schedule she has found time to start a pilot scholarship program that she is attempting to implement in El Boqueron.

The pilot will be supported solely by donations. Please consider showing your support. I will be returning to El Boqueron to celebrate Christmas, as well as to meet with the local teachers that I have been communicating with regarding the permanent establishment of EDUCARNOS.

Please fill out the EDUCARNOS Order Form if you’re interested in participating or would like to contact Heatherjean for more information. Be well.