Provide funding and administrative assistance to primary schools, such as Holy Cross Anglican School, that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantaged areas in developing countries.
Why is it important?
It is the mission of Holy Cross Anglican School to provide the highest quality primary education to the children of San Pedro in Belize. They seek to effectively prepare their students for the challenges of life in the 21st century – mentally, morally, spiritually, emotionally and physically – by providing a Christ-centered, state of the art educational environment. The health, welfare and positive development of each student is the highest priority. Teachers and staff work hard each day to make this happen despite the many frustrations and obstacles. Since 2006 Holy Cross has educated the most disadvantaged children of San Pedro. Even the smallest involvement has a positive and noticeable impact on the students’ experience, health, and education.
Holy Cross Anglican School is located in the neighborhood of San Mateo, which at one time won the dubious honor from the Red Cross, of being recognized as the most at-risk community in all of Belize. Many of the local families face incredible needs and, though hard-working, often struggle to provide basic necessities for their children. For those who cannot afford their own, Holy Cross provides pencils, paper, shoes, scholarships and more so they can attend school.
