Thank you for helping make March 16′s Dinner and Silent Auction a successful night! We raised over $3,000 through donations, ticket sales, the silent auction, and drinks. We matched our $500 matching-gift grant! Thank you for helping meet the challenge! If you did not have a chance to make a donation, please consider [...]
BECAS provides a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty for individuals and communities by working closely with local partners in education, health and social services. Our current work is in the Santa Maria Barrio in the hills above Quito, Ecuador, where BECAS has the resources in place to create change: personal relationships in [...]
In December 2011, we conducted an evaluation of BECAS through interviews with the parents and students. Our goal is to create permanent change in the barrio where we operate – this is an evaluation of our effectiveness so far.
Download: BECAS Evaluation Final Report
you are invited to BECAS’ Annual Ecuadorian Dinner and Silent Auction It’s time to mark your calendar for BECAS’ traditional Ecuadorian Dinner and Silent Auction on Jan. 28. Join us and other BECAS supporters to learn about the new and old BECAS scholars, new programs, and board members Ella and Allison’s recent trip to Ecuador! [...]
Two great news items! Edith, a BECAS Scholar since 2009, has been voted in as the 9th grade class president! And Cinthia, one of newest scholars and in the 2nd grade, was just awarded the 2011 Honor Student diploma from her school!
A child who can’t see the blackboard or suffers from a toothache can’t make much progress in the classroom.
Our scholars are back in school! This year we welcome 4 new scholars and 8 returning scholars. Let’s introduce our new scholars first: Amber, Gilson, Michele, and Katherine.
This month, founding Board member Linda Campbell, shares with us her thoughts on BECAS’s summer activities – staying healthy and active in summertime!
BECAS is proud to welcome our newest scholars for the 2011-2012 school year! After much deliberation and reflection, the Board, along with our Ecuadorian Social Worker and Teacher, Lili Bastida, would like to invite you, our supporter, to welcome these four amazing students to BECAS: Amber, Gilson, Mishele, and Katherine!
Wendy is speaking in a louder and clearer voice. Cinthya can complete dictation exercises without any problems. Alex’s and Virginia’s grades have improved this trimester.
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