Every year, stories like that of Meily Aide Boche Gaspar fill us with pride and inspire us to continue investing in the education of children in the areas where we operate. Meily, a fourth grader at Mojarras School, is a living example of how education can transform lives. At just 10 years old, she stands out for her leadership and commitment to her community, actively participating in her school\u2019s Student Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, Meily<\/strong> competed in the reading contest of Funcafe\u2019s ERA program, a regional event where schools test their students’ skills. With her love for reading and unwavering determination, she won third place in her category, a remarkable achievement that reflects the impact of quality education on her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Meily dreams big. She doesn\u2019t just want to excel in school; she aspires to become a flight attendant, to travel the world and discover other cultures. \u201cI want to visit many countries, talk to people from different places, and learn about their customs,\u201d she says with a smile full of hope. Her story is a powerful reminder that education doesn\u2019t just open doors\u2014it ignites dreams that transcend borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Mojarras School, children don\u2019t just learn to read and write; they develop leadership skills and life values. The school stays up to date with the latest educational advances, using a student-focused methodology that fosters immersion and community engagement. Parents also play a vital role in this process, actively participating in their children\u2019s education. This involvement has led to notable improvements in academic performance and resulted in the creation of the \u201cSchool for Parents,\u201d a project that has received local and international recognition for its comprehensive approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Children Beyond Borders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our commitment to child education doesn\u2019t stop in Guatemala. In all the countries where we operate, we support local schools and donate bananas to supplement school meals. Additionally, we provide training for mothers and children through various social programs. Last year, nearly 6,000 children benefited<\/strong> from our social programs, making a meaningful difference in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we celebrate International Children\u2019s Day on November 20, as declared by the United Nations, I take pride as the CEO of AgroAmerica in our active contribution to Sustainable Development Goal #4: \u201cEnsure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.\u201d Following the pandemic, this goal has gained even greater importance, particularly in developing countries where school dropout rates have risen significantly in rural areas due to economic factors, migration, health issues, and lack of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At AgroAm\u00e9rica, we remain committed to empowering the next generation because we know that today\u2019s classrooms are where tomorrow\u2019s leaders are born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as Meily dreams of flying, I invite everyone to inspire children to dream, because each one of them deserves the opportunity to spread their wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy Children\u2019s Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My father, the founder of AgroAmerica, didn\u2019t just grow fruit, he also planted ideas and nurtured dreams. One of his greatest aspirations was to bring education to rural areas and help reduce poverty in the communities where we operate. That dream became a reality 14 years ago with the creation of the Mojarras School, built […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[97,98,40,99,100],"class_list":["post-555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-childrens-day","tag-childrens-education","tag-education","tag-international-childrens-day","tag-world-childrens-day"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Children's](\"https:\/\/fernandobolanosvalle.com\/ingles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Concurso-de-Lectura-1024x768.jpg\")
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