GOCARE, Inc. a nonprofit headquartered in Ventura County, has delivered needed education in Nicaragua for the last 15 years. In 2014, GOCARE received a $219,000 Rotary Foundation Grant to furnish and equip three new learning centers that were set to open in 2015 and this year.
GOCARE’s local and California based management team met with Nicaragua’s Ministry of Education and the Ministry of the Exterior – which approves new building and construction taking place on Nicaragua land – and reached a positive agreement to rehabilitate two of these new learning centers, one in Cuajachillo Dos and the other in La Union. A third facility will be built near Pantanal.
During December, interviews for staff members and applications for prospective students took place at an open house. As part of the arrangement with the Ministry of Education, curriculum includes an advanced computer program as well as English courses. In addition, GOCARE will also offer adult education programs at the center.
GOCARE will continue to provide quality educational opportunities to people living in extreme poverty. The education that the students receive will be invaluable to their futures. They will become the future leaders in their communities and will “Come Back to Give Back” which will make their communities stronger.
GOCARE Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity headquartered in Ventura. Throughout its tenure, GOCARE Inc. has worked closely with local residents and communities to create and implement educational, health and economic development programs into its curriculum, including adult education through reading and math, university prep, university scholarships, computer instruction, English instruction and vocational training.
For more information about GOCARE Inc. or to make a donation, please call 275-4366 or visit www.gocarekids.org.
