CASTAWAY KIDS MEXICO
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
Nelson Mandela
Helping children and their families through education to build a better and brighter future
OUR PROGRAMS
ADELANTE ESTUDIANTE
Public education in Mexico is not free past 8th grade, and many families cannot afford to send their kids to school. Our Adelante Estudiante education program helps by matching academically successful students in need with sponsors who pay for the student's education. For as little as $1.00 US per day, you can support a child through public school. And for about $800 US a year, you can put a student through university. Check out our waiting list of students who are looking for sponsors.
Castaway Kids supported music education for many years through our collaboration with Esperanza Azteca Youth Orchestra. In 2019 we opened our own Youth Music Program in San Carlos with a focus on steel pans, brass and percussion instruments. We have also added a choral group. This program is thriving and creating excellent musicians as well as improving self-esteem and quality of life.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER
Castaway Kids built an Education Center in San Carlos, thanks to many generous donations from members of our community and our extended network of supporters. We currently offer free English as a Second Language courses in our classrooms and also offer vocational education classes such as sewing. The Education Center also houses our Thrift Store which funds many of our programs.