"Your word
is a lamp to
my feet and
a light to
my path."
Psalm 119:105

Sponsor a Child

The Problem: Recent statistics reveal that the public school system in Nicaragua only invests between $54 and $82 per child each year (compared with $6,000-$12,000 in the U.S.). Many teachers are underpaid and undertrained. Many schools are overcrowded with 50 or 60 students in each classroom. Of the 2 million school-aged children in Nicaragua, only 1.6 million are studying. The level of education in many schools is very low and does not often teach higher-level thinking skills, resorting instead to rote memorization.

The Need: There are many who dream of having their children study in a better school but whose economic situations prevent them from enrolling. NCA Nejapa offers children the academics and Christian foundation that are essential in forming future leaders in a country that is desperate for moral leadership.

The Sponsorship Program

Today, NCA Nejapa has grown to a size of over 280 students and 22 teachers. Approximately 18% of our students are receiving financial aid in the form of school sponsorship. Their families pay a nominal amount, such as $5 per month, for tuition. Most also cover the cost of school supplies and uniform, although these are included for some sponsored families depending on their need.

Your Responsibility: We ask that sponsors consider giving $500 each year until their sponsored child graduates from 11th grade. Donations are tax-deductible when given through ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International).

Our Commitment: Sponsors will receive:

• 4x6 photo of child each year
• Personal communication from child
• Report cards twice each year
• Tax-deductible receipts

2010 Students Needing Sponsors

The following qualified students are currently in need of sponsors.

Erick Bustos Preschool	Erick Dolmus 4th grade	Betsy Garcia Preschool	David Lara 3rd grade
Franklin Garcia 1st grade	Hollmer Garcia Preschool	Jose Martin Garth 7th grade	Marvin Herrera 9th grade
Moises Herrera 9th grade	Gabriela Lopez 9th grade	Alexa Medina 2nd grade	Andrea Medina Preschool
Josue Mena 2nd grade	Raul Mendoza Preschool	Fernando Molina 1st grade	Daniel Palma 4th grade
Josue Pineda 8th grade	Caleb Pita 2nd grade	Jonathan Torres Preschool

(Updated June 15, 2010)

How Do I Begin?

To be matched with a child, please contact Mr. Dan Van Zoest at ncadevelop@gmail.com. Be sure to indicate which of the above children you would like to sponsor. More information is available in our Sponsor a Child Brochure, and information about children needing sponsors is available in our NCA Nejapa Needs Brochure.