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Colegio Kids is 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping kids in the Dominican Republic to achieve their potential. Our kids are bright kids who just need some help with their educational opportunities. Education is their key to escaping poverty!
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1.5 million people of the 8 million living in the Dominican Republic have less than 3 years of schooling. |
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Education is compulsory through the 6th grade. 200,000 children in this age group do not go to school. |
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59% of kids finishing the 8th grade to not continue in school. |
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The unemployment rate in the DR is 17% |
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20% of the population lives on less than $1.00 per day. |
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The middle class in the DR lives below the poverty level in the US. |
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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.
This school year (2005-2006), the schools need to provide financial help to at least 700 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. We are also assisting 25 young people to obtain a University education.
Please browse our site and learn how you can help us to help them!
| Site Map |
| Projects of Colegio Kids |
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2004 Desk Project (.pdf) |
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2004 Scholarship Program (.pdf) |
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| About the Dominican Republic |
| Dominican Episcopal Church |
| Adopt a School |
| Links to other sites |
If you are a sponsor and wish to send mail to your student, please click here
