Sponsor a child's education!
If you can help with any of the following please contact us :
Schools Administration in Tijuana +52 664-626-4698 (from the US international prefix is 011)
Foundation Headoffice in the U.S. +1 619-585-9009 (from Mexico international prefix is 00)
Email: info@americasfoundation.net
1. Student scholarship sponsors |
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2. Long term teaching volunteersEnglish, Music, Physical Education... teaching volunteers who are available during the week, and can travel to Colonia La Esperanza: Volunteering |
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3. Handling donations of materialsVolunteers needed to promote donation of materials, and to transport materials donated: Volunteering |
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4. Public RelationsAdvertising in any shape or media, Press Releases, Distribution lists, Handling Flyers, Boards etc... |
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5. Support for existing programs: |
 Students enjoy free summer arts program with teacher Antonio Vega |
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| 5.1. Computers | Computers, Educational Software, Networking equipment, Printers, Scanners, Cameras, Videos, Media (CD-R, CD-RW...) | ||||
| 5.2. Sports | Soccer, swimming, volleyball, croquet, track, field hockey, fencing a) Any kind of equipment: soccer balls,heavy duty volley ball nets, croquets sets, gym balls, field hockey sticks and gear, whistles, uniforms, study guides b) Swimming pools project: cost for new facilities is $25,000 c) Extracurricular programs: coaches and equipment; fencing is desired |
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| 5.3. Music | Spanish sheet music, choral arrangements, amplifier to work with electric piano, musical instruments (all kinds) | ||||
| 5.4. Ballet | Ballet shoes, classical music, pianist to accompany class, sponsorship of spring student performance at the Centro Cultural (costumes,etc.). Funding for Valeri and Tatiana to continue working | ||||
| 5.5. English | Text books, video couses, softwares for language course, ESL materials, teacher orientation | ||||
| 5.6. Plastic Arts | Tempera and water based paint and paint brushes, paint glazes for ceramics, paper, clay, yeso materials for castes, picture frames | ||||
| 5.7. Gardening | Tools, picks, seeds, shade material for green houses, soil supplements, fruit trees, planting boxes, dixie cups, funding | ||||
| 5.8. Spanish | Books, literature, computer programs, etc. | ||||
| 5.9. Kindergarten | Montessori materials, fat crayons, scissors, paints | ||||
| 5.10. Jazz-Dance | Videos of broadway musicals, tapes and CDs of broadway music, amplifier and sound system, costumes, stage lighting | ||||
6. Support for new programs we would like to implement |
 Students enjoy soccer program with donated materials gathered by Heidi Farrkash |
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| 6.1. Film Production | Video cameras, VCRs, editing equipment, funding for a teacher/coordinator,classroom, video projection system | ||||
| 6.2. Fencing | Materials and instructor | ||||
| 6.3. Student Trips | 15 seater vans or small school buses | ||||
| 6.4. Library | All kinds of books and reference materials, video projection system, shelves, bookcases | ||||
7. General equipment |
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| 7.1. Office Equipment | Photocopy machine, fax, tint cartridges, paper, labels, tape, staplers, ... | ||||
| 7.2. Vehicles | 15-passengers vans, passenger cars, pickup truck or all terrain vehicle (only automatic transmission) | ||||
8. Building materials |
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| 8.1. Large pieces of plastic | for creating stain-glass windows | ||||
| 8.2. Wood | 2x4s, 2x6s and bigger, plywood, redwood, etc. | ||||
| 8.3. Painting | paint, sealant, waterproofing agents, Saltillo tile sealer, etc. | ||||
| 8.4. Tools | drills, electric saws, grinders, sanders, pliers, bolts, etc. | ||||
| 8.5. Hardware | doors, shelves, doorknobs, hinges, locks, fasteners, sink spickets, etc. | ||||
| 8.6. Plumbing/Electrical supplies | drain lines, sockets, switches, etc. | ||||
| 8.7. Strawbale construction items | bales, wood beams, etc. | ||||
| 8.8. Tiling | tiles, mortar, grout, sealant, etc. | ||||