Building My Horizon Children’s Program

What is Building My Horizon?

Building My Horizon is an after-school program for children ages 8-12 who live in the nearby villages of Nisnic and Venecia. The program will teach and reinforce biblical values and life skills to children in this vulnerable age group.

These children are at an age where it is a great opportunity to show them how important education is and how it can transform their future.

How Important is this Program?

This project meets young children’s need to have a place that allows them to:

• Learn about the Bible so they have the opportunity to know and receive Jesus as their Savior.
• Develop healthy interpersonal relationships with other children.
• Use the computer to do research for their school home work.
• Learn English. For some it will be their second language, for others their third language.  This increases their future opportunities and access to better employment choices.

Additionally, parents of program participants have the opportunity to strengthen family relationships through parent training offered through this program.

What are the Components of the Program? ….

1. Christian Education with Values, Morals, and Ethics
2. Occupational Training: Computer Sciences, English
3. Teaching Sessions for Parents regarding Biblical Parenting

What Outcomes Do We Expect?

The children will be able to tell the difference between right and wrong, decreasing their vulnerability to negative influences or behavior.

They will be able to make the best decisions for their future, achieve their dreams, and be a positive example to others.

With their new computer knowledge, they can do their own on-line homework, will not need to depend on others, and can better learn their school courses.

Above all, they will know God as their source of hope, and Jesus as their Savior and partner to fight against the adversities in life, which they will confront now and in their adult life.

Details

Who

Hope of the Pokomchí staff teach the English, Computer, and Bible classes. When available, an English speaking volunteer assists with the English classes

Participants: 40 children ages 8-12, boys and girls, from Nisnic and Venecia.

Parents: will pay 50 Quetzales/child ($7 U.S.); will attend 3 parent activities during the 6 months.

Where

Shekinah Education and Conference Center, San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

When

After school, during the six months of the year school is in session.

What will it cost?

We are seeking sponsorships for 40 children for this comprehensive program, at $270 per child for a 6-month session, or a $35 per month commitment for 6 months.

If you would like to sponsor a child or children, you can donate through our website or you can mail a check made to “Hope of the Pokomchi” and mail to our U.S. Office at 120 Belmont Drive, Auburn, CA  95603.

Please add the designation “Building My Horizon” on your check or on the PayPal checkout page.