ABOUT
Hear the inspirational story of how Amparo's founders, Brent & Michelle Ellingson, were impacted by the extreme poverty and profound need in the Village of Mango in Nicaragua and decided to build a school serving students from kindergarten to secondary school. Now, students from up to 2 hrs away along the Kurínwas River come to study at Colgeio Amparo.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BRENT & MICHELLE
AMPARO
Is a Spanish word meaning; protection, refuge, defence.
In the field of law, an amparo is a constitutional defence, which has the purpose of protecting the human rights that have been established in the constitution.
OUR VISION
To see the lives of children and their communities transformed by God through education.
OUR MISSION
To ensure that every Nicaraguan child will have access to a complete education so that they can learn, grow, dream, and realize their God given potential. This includes opportunities for employment, better health, and to become local and national leaders in the future.
OUR STRATEGY
CORE VALUES
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Collaborative - Partner with community leadership, churches and government.
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Holistic - Address physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional needs.
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Innovative - Seek creative solutions.
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Sustainable - Strive to create financial independence.
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Empowering - Identify and train local leaders.
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Long Term - Commit to impact future generations.
WHY EDUCATION?
DID YOU KNOW THAT 250 MILLION CHILDREN ARE OUT OF SCHOOL WORLDWIDE?
Globally, 16 % of children and youth (covering primary to upper secondary) are not attending school. In Latin America and the Caribbean, 9.7 million children are not in school. Many of these kids are not in school due to lack of access, especially in rural and remote areas of developing countries. These children are unable to equip themselves with skills for their futures. Thus, the cycle of poverty continues...
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
~ Nelson Mandela ~
STUDENT CENTRED EDUCATION
A quality education places the student at the centre of their learning experience rather than curriculum. When students are treated with dignity and worth, they excel in knowledge, character, and the skills to achieve their fully God-given potential. They become equipped to change their communities and the world!
