  
NewsUrgent! Project MAMA is looking for sponsors to give scholarships to English students More informationOur Development ProgramsMAMA is proud to offer our support through the programs detailed below. We welcome any questions about our programs at our listed e-mails below. 
Sholarship payment in El Ciprés
MAMA has established a Scholarship Program to provide assistance to children and youth of families with limited economic recourses, who want to study in an elementary school, high school, vocational school or in the university. Students receive a monthly stipend that assists with school-related expenses and their families participate in a continuing education program. The Scholarship program benefits an average of 300 students of the different levels. 
Educator with preschoolers in the Jucutuma preschool
In 1990 MAMA started its first preschool, and currently has 7 Centers for Prebasic Education (CEPREB) in rural and urban marginalized comunities, operating according to the "Play and Learn" methodology. MAMA supports about 200 preschoolers (4-6 ½ yrs old) with school preparation, bible teaching, deparasitization, and continuing education for teachers and families. 
A celebration of Children's day at the Educational Center, Colonia 6 de Mayo
In school 5 out of 10 students show signs of learning disabilities and often do not receive adequate atention. MAMA established a Community Center for School Tutoring and Special Attention in the high-risk zone of 6 de Mayo in 1997, later opening a second center in 2006 in Sandoval Sorto. The program offers individualized assistance to an average of 130 students with learning difficulties and instruction to families and teachers of the students on the topic of Special Education. 
Crafts class in the library of the center in 6 de Mayo
In the 6 de Mayo community MAMA has a student library with educational materials and children’s books open to community students who need extra resources for the completion of homework assignments. The space is also used for short-term community courses, such as craft classes. 
The Computer Lab, 6 de Mayo
Since 2005, MAMA has had a computer lab in 6 de Mayo with 10 student computers with which more than 100 community kids a year are able to receive basic courses at very low cost. The lab also has internet service and offers access to the students from the library and computer sessions for the special education students. 
A participant receiving an English lesson through the Rosetta Stone software
On August 8, 2008, MAMA inaugurated a new English lab installed by I Want to Learn English Language Labs. The lab boasts 13 student computers with Rosetta Stone, a widely-used software that teaches language through images and sounds, and Skype, an internet phone service allowing students to practice English conversation with volunteer coaches. The service is offered for the 6 de Mayo community at an affordable cost-covering monthly fee. 
HIV-AIDS march in 6 de Mayo
MAMA has a program for the prevention of HIV-AIDS that uses training activities, meetings, drama, contests, talent shows given in shools and churches to show solidarity with those that live with the disease. The program gives special enphasis on the development of facilitating young people who can educate others on how to prevent HIV-AIDS.
The work of the MAMA project began in the area of health. We continue to bake a nutritional cookie at the Diakonia farm that supplements the nutrition of children in the communities where MAMA works. In many cases, the snack benefits sick and elderly persons, pregnant women, and malnourished children. 
Recipients of a baking class, Diakonia Farm
MAMA does community-building workshops in a number of communities focusing on topics of personal, family and community development. In this way, MAMA strengthens the relationships it has with the comunities where we work and supports the formation of leaders in the community and the churches.
Diakonia Farm is a property in the community of Ciprés, Santa Cruz de Yojoa, in the process of seeking self-sustainability through the sale of fish, fruit, and through offering a retreat or training center for small groups. In the same way, it aims to become a community training center for local young people and adults, currently offering baking and sewing workshops. The farm also supports two area schools with computer and English classes. 
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Proyecto MAMA Updated May 9, 2008
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