"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 220 students and 18 teachers. 21% 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 make a commitment to give $500 each year until their sponsored child graduates from 11th grade. Donations are tax-deductible when given through Worldwide Christian Schools.

Our Commitment: Sponsors will receive:

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

2008 Students Needing Sponsors

The following qualified students are currently in need of sponsors.

Daniel Aragón 1st grade	Adiel Ayerdis Preschool	Cinthya Domínguez 10th grade	Alejandra Espinoza 3rd grade
Elian Gutiérrez Preschool	Abigail Medal Preschool	Jeziel Medal 4th grade	Caleb Pita Kindergarten
Hazel Rodríguez Kindergarten	Kevin Salgado 2nd grade	Keren Sandino 2nd grade	Stefani Sequeira 6th grade
Dayton Bendaña 4th grade

(Updated September 23, 2008)

How Do I Begin?

To be matched with a child, please contact Mr. Liam Starkenburg at ncadirector@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.