Alfalit https://english.alfalit.org Literacy for All Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:36:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.1 Save the Date: May 5th Golf Tournament https://english.alfalit.org/golf2018/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:26:01 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2393

Don’t miss Alfalit International’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament to be held on May 5th!

]]> Alfalit Bolivia to Provide Meals for Preschool https://english.alfalit.org/alfalit-to-provide-meals-to-preschools-in-bolivia/ Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:18:13 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2347 Alfalit Bolivia Education

1,449 students from age 3 to 6 are now enrolled in Alfalit’s pre-school programs.

This fall, students in Bolivia received a visit from Alfalit Executive Director, Catherine Penrod and Program Director, Juan Marcos Bello. The team visited literacy centers, preschool centers, and job skills centers in Cochabamba and Sucre.

In Bolivia, 37% of women in rural areas are illiterate. Illiteracy prevents them from finding work that can generate enough income to provide for their families and is believed to be a main cause of high maternal mortality rate.
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Alfalit’s programs continue to help hundreds of women in Bolivia learn to read, write and do basic math and learn how to apply those skills to higher paying jobs. The students are eager to work together to clean up spaces and create better learning environments. Together, they clean, paint and replace broken windows.

Most of the classes lack adequate teaching materials. Some have watercolor paints and paper, but most do not. One teacher brings rice from home to use in class and then, takes it home, washes it and uses it to prepare meals.

Alfalit Bolivia Education

Many women are joined by their children. In 2017, more than 1,400 children, ages 3-6 years, were enrolled in Alfalit’s preschool programs. New mothers attend class with their babies wrapped in Bolivian Aguayo cloth so they can nurse their newborns. In the poorest neighborhoods, meals are limited and in some areas no lunch is available at all for the children. Many times, mothers will take turns providing lunch for the children.

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As a result of this trip, Alfalit International committed to including meals as part of the preschool programs in Bolivia. If you would like more information on how you can support Alfalit’s programs in Bolivia, please email Executive Director, Catherine Penrod at catherine@alfalit.org

]]> Alfalit Students Celebrate Christmas https://english.alfalit.org/christmascards/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:03:11 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2331

Spreading Joy Around the Globe

To celebrate Christmas, students from Alfalit programs around the globe created handmade cards. Hard to imagine, but this is quite a feat for students who have recently enrolled in Alfalit’s literacy programs. These students have only just begun to learn to read and write.
Demonstrating their ability to write a sentence, or simply their name, brings so much joy to Alfalit students. We hope you will help us spread this joy by sharing this story with your friends and loved ones.
You can learn more about our programs in Our Work section HERE.
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Three years ago, Alfalit International began supporting the Destiny Kids Foundation School. The school, situated outside Monrovia in Duazon, was in a make-shift structure made of local mats and provides education to very poor children in the community.

Since then, the school has been able to use the support of Alfalit to improvements and transform the building into a school. There are now 6 new classrooms with proper ventilation providing students with a successful learning environment.

Because of these improvements, the Destiny Kids Foundation School has increased enrollment to over 150 students. Currently, Alfalit sponsors 51 students.

]]> Donate to Alfalit’s Amazon Wish List https://english.alfalit.org/amazonwish/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:48:08 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2255

Alfalit’s Amazon Wish List

Support Alfalit International this holiday season with supplies from amazon.com to help us equip our classrooms and offices!  Items from Alfalit’s Amazon Wish List help bring hope and excitement to our learning centers.

When you purchase a gift from one of our wish lists featured below, the product is shipped directly to us!

 

]]> Meet Alfalit at Miami Book Fair https://english.alfalit.org/meet-alfalit-at-miami-book-fair/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:36:10 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2250 Alfalit Miami Book Fair

Alfalit International is making a debut at the Miami International Book Fair. What better place for us to be than among those who love to read?!

Come find us at the Educational Books section and learn how you can get involved. We’ll be offering information about our newest Spanish and Haitian-Creole adult literacy, Conversational English programs right here in Miami, Florida.

We are at the street fair, from 10 am to 6 pm, November 17th through November 19th.

Learn more about the Miami Book Fair at: www.miamibookfair.com

]]> Alfalit Liberia Student Learns New Job Skills https://english.alfalit.org/alfalit-teaches-liberia-student-job-skills/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:56:57 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2238 http://https://youtu.be/64dxyoVRVIM

After a successful pilot program in Monrovia, Liberia, Alfalit is now offering two job skills classes with approximately 60 students enrolled.

The 6-month course teaches students basic tailoring including cutting, hand stitching and working with a sewing machine. The class is a continuation of Alfalit’s literacy program which enables participants to apply their newfound education towards real life scenarios.  In most cases, the students are able to save money by making their own clothes and generate income by selling clothes.

Alfalit Liberia Job Skills

Dedicated Alfalit Business Administrator, Alexandra Coll, visited Liberia in September to provide staff training for the affiliate team in Monrovia. It was especially heartening for Alexandra to see first-hand how Alfalit’s programs are affecting the lives of thousands of individuals.

Alfalit Liberia Job Skills

In addition to clothes, students are crafting wristlets and tablet covers in colorful fabrics. If you would like more information about Alfalit’s programs in Liberia, or to get involved, please contact Program Director, Teresa DeAlmeida by email to teresa@alfalit.org.

]]> NOV 11th: Designer Garage Sale https://english.alfalit.org/garage-sale-doral-nov11/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:52:31 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=2234 Doral Miami Garage Sale Alaflit

Designer Garage Sale on Nov. 11th | 9am – 4pm

Mark your calendars for this luxury pop-up garage sale to benefit Alfalit International. Rummage through a variety of new and gently used items. From luxury clothes and accessories to household furnishings, this sale is not to be missed!

Sale begins at 9am on Saturday, November 11th at the Alfalit International headquarters located at 3026 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, Florida.

All proceeds will go towards our literacy programs in Little Haiti, Miami.

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While the numbers have not yet been finalized, at this point we are comfortable in stating that the annual gala event raised over $500,000.

Your support ensures that 33,000 people worldwide, including here in South Florida, will learn how to read and write. They will be able to help their children with homework; follow a doctor’s written instructions; navigate an unfamiliar neighborhood; become employed; read the Bible; and so much more.

As you may know, our international programs span 12 countries across Latin America & the
Caribbean, Africa and Europe. This year, we added another country – the United States! All of our programs are made possible by the generosity of donors like you.

And because YOU care, someone now has new hope for their future and for their family.

Sincerely,

Alfalit International

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

]]> YPB’s Haunted Mansion Oct. 28th https://english.alfalit.org/halloween/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:00:38 +0000 http://english.alfalit.org/?p=1645

The Haunted Mansion
Saturday, OCT 28 | 8PM
Gables Estates

Join Alfalit’s Young Professionals Board for a spook-takular celebration on Saturday, October 28th! YPB transforms a private estate into a bone-chilling Haunted Mansion. Guests will be treated to a premium open bar, specialty spooky cocktails sponsored by Flor de Caña and hauntingly delicious passed hors d’oeuvres.

Boo-tiful, masked or wicked — come dressed to impress in your most fang-tastic costume for a chance to win the prize for best costume! Plus participate in a party bus raffle and be ready to move your feet to our live DJ‘s mischievous beats.

Tickets are priced at $70 per person and $100 per person at the door. So make sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Location details will be sent to verified ticket purchasers only.

For more information, please email Jennifer Cahill at jcahill@cahill.ca or Giuseppe Mantica at gmantica@alfalitypb.org.

Ticket Donation includes:
  • Premium Open Bar
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Specialty Spooky Cocktails courtesy of Flor de Caña
  • Prize for Best Costume

For the safety of our supporters we encourage everyone to Uber. Valet services will be provided for a donation of $10.

 

 

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