{"id":7120,"date":"2022-02-17T21:15:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T21:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsofferingsupport.org\/?p=7120"},"modified":"2022-03-24T20:34:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T20:34:33","slug":"introducing-our-2022-oda-mentors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsofferingsupport.org\/introducing-our-2022-oda-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Our 2022 OdA Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello everyone! We are so excited to introduce to you our new student mentors from our Guatemala Groundswell program. This week, these new mentors come from OdA. If you want to learn more about the GG program, click here<\/a>. If you wish to donate, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing: In\u00e9s Abigail Toma Raymundo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet In\u00e9s. In\u00e9s is 16 years old, and her favorite subjects are math and science. She speaks the Mayan language Ixil and is an active member of her community. In\u00e9s believes that gender equality is indispensable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In\u00e9s\u2019s father does not have a stable job, but he supports her in achieving her dreams. The SOS scholarship will alleviate her situation by allowing her to cover the tuition and pay for school supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Her dream is to have a degree one day, that is why she believes this program will give her the necessary tools to strengthen her academic performance and leadership by developing new technical and soft skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing: Isabel Susana C\u00f3rdova Toma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Isabel. Isabel is 15 years old and is the eldest of two sisters. Her favorite subjects are artistic expression and math. She speaks the Mayan language Ixil, and knits in her free time. Isabel considers herself a brave person who is willing to face her fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Isabel\u2019s mother is the breadwinner in their home and is committed to the educational development of both Isabel and her sisters to give them better work opportunities in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Isabel believes her studies are the bridge to achieving her goals and having a promising future. Her dream is to continue studying and become a secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing: Miguel Aurelio Castro Raymundo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Miguel. Miguel is 15 years old, has two siblings, and speaks Quich\u00e9. His favorite subject in school is math, and in his free time, he likes to play or study for school. Miguel is an active person and is eager to start the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For him, active participation refers to having the right, the means, the space, and the opportunity to participate and influence decisions; to collaborate in actions and activities to contribute to the construction of society. Miguel is in favor of gender equality because he believes it is essential in all areas of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Miguel, the financial support he receives from Students Offering Support will go towards tuition and school supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing: Tom\u00e1s Otoniel Chamay Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Tom\u00e1s. Tom\u00e1s is 17 years old, has one sibling, and speaks Quich\u00e9. During his free time, he likes to read history books and stories, as well as learn everything related to scientific topics. Tom\u00e1s actively participates in his church community and assists in a road garbage cleaning program. He is focused on promoting gender equity and stopping discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom\u00e1s\u2019s father does not have a steady job and sometimes only works two times a week, but he encourages Tom\u00e1s to achieve his dreams. The Students Offering Support scholarship helps pay for school tuition and supplies, taking this pressure off Tom\u00e1s\u2019s father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His dream is to continue studying to become a nurse. Being part of this program will bring him new experiences, help him with interpersonal skills, learn the value of being responsible and facing his fear of public speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n