What is Engage Globally?
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Engage Globally supports community-led sustainable development. We collaborate with local leaders who have innovative ideas to address challenges in their communities. Our funding and technical assistance empowers communities to educate their youth, develop economically, and conserve the environment. We focus on long-term partnerships that create meaningful and sustainable change.
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Early childhood educationEngage supports the building and operation of early childhood education centers, which currently serve 115 children ages 3 to 8. Students receive a bilingual education from local teachers. A daily lunch is served to reduce malnutrition. These schools are also used as community centers for many other educational activities.
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Environmental conservationOur diverse conservation efforts include: environmental education programs in Costa Rica and Ghana; conservation and growth of the Children's Eternal Rainforest in Costa Rica; youth and community reforestation projects; conservation photography; and field trips to local forests and national parks.
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Education scholarshipsEngage provides educational support for 40 youth ages 8 to 22 to attend upper primary, junior, and senior high schools. Each student receives school fees, uniform, shoes, books, and a bicycle. With the success of this program, over 100 more children from our partner communities would like to attend school.
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Economic opportunitiesRecognizing that some youth could not attend traditional school, community leaders began vocational training. Programs include professional training in sewing, construction, bicycle repair, hair styling, and batiking. Upon graduation, students receive start-up funding to open a local small business.
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