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Colegio Kids
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Some Facts about the Dominican Republic:
1.5 million people of the 8 million living in the Dominican Republic have less than 3 years of schooling.
Education is compulsory through the 6th grade. 200,000 children in this age group do not go to school.
59% of kids finishing the 8th grade to not continue in school.
The unemployment rate in the DR is 17%
20% of the population lives on less than $1.00 per day.
The middle class in the DR lives below the poverty level in the US.
Most goods cost the same or more than in the US
The Dominican Episcopal Church is committed to providing education to young people, regardless of their religious affiliation or ability to pay. Scholarships, provided by individuals, churches and groups such a Colegio Kids, allow the schools to educate those who would otherwise be financially unable to attend.
The schools need to provide financial help to at least 500 students, an increase from 280 in 2000 and 407 in 2001. Colegio kids will arrange nearly 20% of these scholarships from donors in Nebraska, who have "adopted" two schools in the San Pedro area. We challenge groups in other areas to adopt one of the other schools and are ready and willing to assist you.
Contact Jack Keester through our office, call 435-2226
