Only around 60% of kids who enter school in the Dominican Republic graduate from high school. Finances play a significant role in determining a child’s ability to stay in school, as the costs for uniforms, schoolbooks, and supplies alone can overwhelm a family’s budget. Fountain of Life Christian School (FLCS) serves over 550 children in […]
Some recent updates from Fountain of Life Christian School: Earlier this year, many school children dressed up for the special activities to celebrate Dominican independence from Haiti in 1884. An interesting note is that the Dominican Flag is the only flag in the world with a Bible on it – in the very center of […]
Girls living in “Garbage City” spend their days collecting, sorting, and cleaning garbage for their families to sell. Their families can’t afford to send them to school, struggle to provide enough food to eat, and often walk through mounds of trash barefoot. Teen Ministry provides a safe place to receive medical and dental services, […]
The Peruvian school summer break runs from December through February. During these months, MISIUR provided activities for the children in their community, hosting Vacation Bible schools and summer workshops, including tutoring, sports skills, and baking classes. Many parents work on farms from early morning until sunset and cannot provide lunch for their children, so MISIUR […]