Education at Father Jack’s Mission

In the United States, education is a government-provided right… children are required by law to attend school (at least until they’re 16). In Peru, education is available, but only the wealthy are equipped to attend. The impoverished families of Chimbote do not have the means to meet the requirements of public education which leaves their children—the next generation of Chimbote—with little opportunity to work their way toward a better life. Thankfully, Friends of Chimbote supports many educational programs from early childhood to the elderly, including the following:

• Early Childhood Stimulation Program
• Daycare and Kindergarten
• Seven Libraries
• Tutoring Programs
• Computer Lab
• Pre-University Program including Leadership Training
• Dollars for Scholars and Individual Scholarships
• Vocational Training
• Adult Learning Programs

More Than ABCs and 123s

The steadfast foundation of our mission always has been and always will be rooted in education; this is what makes Friends of Chimbote different from many other charities. However, education is not simply about reading, writing and math. Education plays a vital role in the delivery of all of our programs. In medical care, we’re not only treating broken bones, diseases and bruises; we’re also teaching about basic first aid, general health and wellness. Our soup kitchens not only serve meals, but also teach healthy eating and cooking; the women’s shelter offers safety and counseling; and our legal advocacy/emergency assistance programs offer solutions to tough problems reinforcing the understanding that residents CAN overcome obstacles.