Education & Programming

Project Somos prioritizes education for children through our on-site programs:
a) Pre-School: Our successful preschool program focuses on school-preparedness, teaching Spanish as a second language (Spanish is often the second language of indigenous children), pre-literacy, socializing, etc. This program has been in operation for four years at Project Somos.
b) Primary School (grades K - 6): Our on-site primary school supports children who have fallen through the cracks and have not been attending school because of extreme familial circumstances. We tailor the program so that children - regardless of their age and their ability - gain a strong sense of accomplishment and learning.
c) Extracurricular Programming, sports, chess, and special support for children with learning challenges.

Parenting classes and employment for mamas: We also offer parenting classes for the women whose children are attending Somos. We offer techniques to parent in a non-violent manner. For those seeking employment, we offer opportunities to train and work in the following areas: handicrafts, and hospitality.

Nutrition

At Project Somos, we know that children who are hungry or afraid do not learn. We provide a safe, nurturing environment as part of their schooling which includes two healthy snacks and a nutritional lunch prepared on-site. At this time, we are serving 1320 lunches and 2200 snacks each month. Over 60% of the food is prepared with organic vegetables grown on the Somos Farm, and eggs collected from our free-range hens. The children get to participate in growing, harvesting and preparing food as part of their curriculum. This approach allows them to develop their education around healthy-living and a solid nutritional base.

Give Where Most Needed~General Funds

Undesignated funds address a broad range of needs. The flexibility of general funds allows Project Somos to direct them to where they are most needed, at the times when they are most needed.
These funds are always used responsibly to continue the growth and ongoing operation of the Village. Guided by Somos’ professional and experienced Board of Directors [link to Board of Directors], Somos funds are designated in a trustworthy manner through careful process and oversight.