The indigenous people of Chile
receive very little education and have low literacy rates.
Statistics gathered by the national census of 2001, reveal that
the Mapuche rural population showed a functional illiteracy rate
of 57%.
A very insignificant portion of the population has completed
high school education. There are only 43 schools in the area
to meet the educational needs. Less than 50% of the younger population,
under 24, have access to education.
Another reason why literacy rate is so low is due to the economic
hardships, which enable them to leave home and complete their
education in different areas, such as Chol-Chol, Carahue, Nueva
Imperial and Temuko.
Students contribute to their households, and many of them hold jobs, but in that part of the country, work is incompatible with education. They must help their families and often times drop out of school in order to be
Nevertheless, in spite of all the contradictions, these “star students” continue dreaming of a better education and opportunities:
*Jose Pablo Painen Trangol: Lonko family lineage. He has completed high school. He is in his second year studying graphic design at the Institute Daimen in Temuko.
Lucia Huiquiman: Mapuche lineage. Her father has passed away and she only has her living mother. Lucia has worked as a servant from seventh grade to the present time. In March of this year, she will be going to the Inacap Institute from Temuko to specialize in Construction.
Jessica Painenao: Mapuche lineage. She has finished high school. She will be attending Accountant Institute of Temuko to specialize as an accountant.
Pachamama Conservation has been sponsoring these kids since they started high school.
We have seen and felt their challenges. We have seen them grow, and become stronger and more knowledgeable. We have experienced this journey with them, and we have absolute certainty that they are going to achieve their goals. Our organization’s effort, are driven by the understanding that education is the best tool to overcome poverty. Education won’t only provide a better quality of life to each of the student’s families, but also promote development and motivation to achieve higher standards of living within their own communities.
If your heart has a the desire of helping
these beautiful Mapuche children to go on with their education,
please make donations to:
Pachamama Conservation
88 Canyon Rd.
Fairfax, Ca 94930
Or email us at: amigos@pachamamaconservation.org
for more information.
We also have this Newsletter available in expanded and printed form, with more information on current activities and programs. We would be happy to send you a copy.
All donations are tax deductible
under 501(c) (3) 68-0424800
Our goal for 2004 is to raise $5,865 ($1,955 for each student)
We accept donations of $25,
$30, $50, $75, $100 or more.
Thank you for your support.
State of CALIFORNIA
County of MARIN
Subscribed and sworn to(or affirmed)before me
THIS 03 DAY OF APRIL 2004
ANA BRAVO
April 3, 2004 at 12:00pm at 88 Canyon Rd.
Fairfax. CA 94930.
And the following names are the
WINNERS
Cruise trip: Alejandra Cano, Dale Stilson
La Machi : Billy & Lisa
Inn : Florencia Parada
Facial : Nancy Tavolacci
Blanket : Stephanie Kallens
Giants : Chris Yerke
Aroma : Ana Bravo
all of you!!!!!!!
Always Grateful
Ana Bravo
Pachamama Conservation
The Big Raffle
Pachamama Conservation is having the first annual raffle fundraiser. This raffle is going to be used to support the Professional Student Sponshorship Program.
We have a lot of great prizes:
- Bay Tour for 4 on a 36' Cruiser x two hours, worth $ 350.00
- One 24"x24" Giclee Impression from original in oil on canvas
by local contemporary chilean artist Mariela de la Paz .
- "La Machi" (shaman healer), worth $ 800.00.
- One
night stay at Terri's Homestay Bed
and Breakfast with breakfast
included, Inverness,worth $150.00.
- One Facial for men or women at Alma
European Skin Care at
Body Kinetics Day Spa in San Francisco, worth $85.00.
- A beautiful Pendleton blanket, turquoise color, worth $100.00
- One gift certificate for $25.00 at
Aroma Café in San
Rafael. - Two tickets for the Giants at San Francisco worth $60.00 both.
Ticket price is $2.00 each, or 6 for $10.00. If you would like 60 for $100,(or more)just call us at (415)721-0774. All you need to do is write your first and last name & phone numberon the back of the tickets and send them in with your check to:
Pachamama Conservation
88 Canyon Rd. Fairfax, CA 94930.
The drawing will be in April
3, 2004 and a Notary will be at the event. You don't need
to be present to Win, but if you want to be part of the drawing
please call us. Thanks!
Pachamama Conservation
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