2014 Year in Review

Highlights

• One scholar graduated from high school
• One scholar graduated from primary school (6th grade)
• Four scholars graduated from various levels of preschool
• Two scholars successfully finished their first year of college
• Five scholars learned to read
• Opened Casa VISEDAL, which includes a computer lab
• Contracted with a licensed psychologist to provide optional counseling services
• Launched our College Scholars Program
• Created a Spanish version of our website
• Established VISEDAL as an NGO in Nicaragua
• Helped scholars get ID cards

Challenges

• Completing grades
• Finding new sponsors

Our 2014 Annual Report provides a detailed account of our accomplishments, challenges, and goals for the year. 

Financial Summary

• Received $37,538 in donations
• Raised $13,687 through fundraising activities
• Spent 91% of our expenditures on direct program expenses in Nicaragua
• Saved $7,593 for future initiatives and expenses

Volunteer Efforts

• Thirty-two volunteers attended our two volunteer trips to Nicaragua
• Three Nicaraguan volunteers helped with both mentoring our scholars and administrative tasks
• Two summer interns facilitated self-esteem and empowerment sessions, led a variety of craft projects, and provided tutoring assistance
• U.S. volunteers organized fundraisers, designed our annual report, and sold items to benefit VISEDAL​