GUATEMALA PROJECT
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GUATEMALAGUATEMALA PROJECTPROJECTSteveston Secondary SchoolSteveston Secondary School
Richmond, BC CanadaRichmond, BC Canada
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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
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Casa Guatemala Casa Guatemala OrphanageOrphanage
Since 1983, it has been a Steveston tradition to raise funds, sponsor, assist and visit the Casa Guatemala Orphanage.
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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.
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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.
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Steveston’s contribution to Steveston’s contribution to thethe orphanageorphanage
• sponsoring orphans• giving financial assistance
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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
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
building an adventure playground
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
assisting with the tilapia fish pond and fresh water supply
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
assisting with the poultry farm and hydroponics garden
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
painting and repairing the dormitories
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Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageSteveston’s contribution to the orphanage
replacing a wooden pathway with concrete
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
painting a mural of a Canadian landscape
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
• building and organizing the library• organizing the pharmacy
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
organizing the supplies storage room
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
• teaching the children English, music, science, math and other subjects
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
• entertaining and playing with the children• hosting piñata parties
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the orphanageorphanage
assisting after natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes
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Newspaper clippingsNewspaper clippings
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Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration
UNESCO World Heritage Site at Tikal National Park
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Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration
Livingston, a diverse city rich with the music and rhythm of the Caribbean
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Cultural ExplorationCultural Exploration
Antigua, UNESCO ‘Heritage of Humanity’ Site
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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
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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
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Steveston’s contribution to Steveston’s contribution to Ak’Tenamit ProjectAk’Tenamit Project
providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies, and sporting equipment
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Steveston’s contribution to the Steveston’s contribution to the village of Las Brisasvillage of Las Brisas
• providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies
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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
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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
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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
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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”.
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Presentation DesignerPresentation DesignerKevin MathieuKevin Mathieu
Production TeamProduction TeamLouis MitsisLouis MitsisKanwal NeelKanwal NeelJohn ParkerJohn Parker
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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