GUATEMALA PROJECT

GUATEMALAGUATEMALA PROJECTPROJECTSteveston Secondary SchoolSteveston Secondary School

Richmond, BC CanadaRichmond, BC Canada

The Steveston GlobalThe Steveston Global VisionVision……

to support the development of human dignity amongst all children

to promote understanding, respect, equality and friendship among indigenous peoples and racial, national, ethnic and linguistic groups

to enhance the ability of our students to assist others in need

Casa Guatemala Casa Guatemala OrphanageOrphanage

Since 1983, it has been a Steveston tradition to raise funds, sponsor, assist and visit the Casa Guatemala Orphanage.

Casa Guatemala Casa Guatemala OrphanageOrphanage

Established in 1977, the orphanage provides a permanent home for approximately one hundred abandoned, abused and malnourished children. It also serves as a school and a medical clinic for the local community.

Casa Guatemala Casa Guatemala OrphanageOrphanage

Located on the riverRio Dulce near the

town of Fronteras, the orphanage is a six-hour bus ride

from Guatemala City.

Steveston’s contribution to Steveston’s contribution to thethe orphanageorphanage

• sponsoring orphans• giving financial assistance

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

• • providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies, sports equipment, tools and other household items

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

building an adventure playground

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

assisting with the tilapia fish pond and fresh water supply

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

assisting with the poultry farm and hydroponics garden

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

painting and repairing the dormitories

Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageSteveston’s contribution to the orphanage

replacing a wooden pathway with concrete

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

painting a mural of a Canadian landscape

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

• building and organizing the library• organizing the pharmacy

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

organizing the supplies storage room

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

• teaching the children English, music, science, math and other subjects

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

• entertaining and playing with the children• hosting piñata parties

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage

assisting after natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes

Newspaper clippingsNewspaper clippings

Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration

UNESCO World Heritage Site at Tikal National Park

Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration

Livingston, a diverse city rich with the music and rhythm of the Caribbean

Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration

Antigua, UNESCO ‘Heritage of Humanity’ Site

Guillermo PerezGuillermo Perez

a Guatemalan of Mayan ancestry

from the village of Las Brisas near the orphanage

studied at Steveston Secondary School 1994-1995

graduated from Evelyn Rogers College in Guatemala

administrator for the Ak’Tenamit Project

Ak’Tenamit ProjectAk’Tenamit Project

a self-help development project that provides education, health, agriculture and income-generating programs for Q’eqchi (kek’chee) Mayan people

Steveston’s contribution to Steveston’s contribution to Ak’Tenamit ProjectAk’Tenamit Project

providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies, and sporting equipment

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the village of Las Brisasvillage of Las Brisas

• providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies

Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the village of Las Brisasvillage of Las Brisas

• • providing financial assistance to complete the construction of the one-room school

• having a pinata party with the children

Fund Raising Initiatives:Fund Raising Initiatives:

bottle-drive in-school pizza sales coin drive during “Guatemala

Week” car wash fund raising dinner silent auction swap meets community donations

How can you help?How can you help?

be an active supporter

sponsor a child donate goods and

materials become a

volunteer provide financial

assistance

DonationsDonations

Please send your donations to the “Guatemala Project”

Steveston Secondary School, 10440 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC V7E 2E3.

Tax-deductible donations can also be made to the Steveston High School Alumni Association,

“Guatemala Project Fund”.

Getting more information on the Getting more information on the InternetInternet

Casa Guatemala OrphanageCasa Guatemala Orphanagehttp://www.casa-Guatemala.org/

Ak’Tenamit ProjectAk’Tenamit Projecthttp://aktenamit.org/

Steveston Secondary SchoolSteveston Secondary Schoolhttp://public.sd38.bc.ca:8004/~StevestonWeb/

Steveston Alumni Assoc.Steveston Alumni Assoc.http://www.steveston-alumni.bc.ca/

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary SchoolOver the years, the following individuals Over the years, the following individuals

have been involved with the Guatemala have been involved with the Guatemala ProjectProject:

Roy Akune Ian Anderson Lynn Anderson Peter Adams Alex Campbell Bob Carkner

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Mary Coll Louise de Bruijne Gayle Ediger Mike Fretz David Gauthier

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Judy Gormley Tom Hall Sue Ann Hansen Diane Johns Jacquiline Kerstens John Kibblewhite

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Glenn Kishi Carmen Kuczma Yee Louis Lise MacDonald Kevin Mathieu Bill McKittrick

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Louis Mitsis Stan Miyazaki Dieter Momeyer Puri Munk Kanwal Neel John Parker Frank Parrota

Sincere thanks to the past and Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston present staff of Steveston

Secondary SchoolSecondary School

Roy Pederson Jennifer Pilchak Chris Phillips Frank Price Bruce Seney Maeve Shrieves Rick White

Presentation DesignerPresentation DesignerKevin MathieuKevin Mathieu

Production TeamProduction TeamLouis MitsisLouis MitsisKanwal NeelKanwal NeelJohn ParkerJohn Parker

This presentation has been made This presentation has been made possible with the assistance of possible with the assistance of

the followingthe following::

BCTF Global Education Grant Steveston High School Alumni Association International Issues Club, Steveston

Secondary School

November 2001