Supporting Children and Communities in Guatemala: The Steveston Secondary School Initiative

1. GUATEMALAPROJECT Steveston Secondary School Richmond, BC Canada

8. The Steveston GlobalVision… • to support the development of human dignity amongst all children • to promote understanding, respect, equality and friendship among indigenous peoples and racial, national, ethnic and linguistic groups • to enhance the ability of our students to assist others in need

9. Casa Guatemala Orphanage • Since 1983, it has been a Steveston tradition to raise funds, sponsor, assist and visit the Casa Guatemala Orphanage.

10. Casa Guatemala Orphanage • Established in 1977, the orphanage provides a permanent home for approximately one hundred abandoned, abused and malnourished children. It also serves as a school and a medical clinic for the local community.

11. Casa Guatemala Orphanage Located on the river Rio Dulce near the town of Fronteras, the orphanage is a six-hour bus ride from Guatemala City.

12. Steveston’s contribution to theorphanage •sponsoring orphans • giving financial assistance

13. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies, sports equipment, tools and other household items

14. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • building an adventure playground

15. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • assisting with the tilapia fish pond and fresh water supply

16. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • assisting with the poultry farm and hydroponics garden

17. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • painting and repairing the dormitories

18. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • replacing a wooden pathway with concrete

19. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • painting a mural of a Canadian landscape

20. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • building and organizing the library • organizing the pharmacy

21. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • organizing the supplies storage room

22. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • teaching the children English, music, science, math and other subjects

23. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • • entertaining and playing with the children • hosting piñata parties

24. Steveston’s contribution to the orphanage • assisting after natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes

26. Newspaper clippings

28. Cultural Exploration • UNESCO World Heritage Site at Tikal National Park

29. Cultural Exploration • Livingston, a diverse city rich with the music and rhythm of the Caribbean

30. Cultural Exploration • Antigua, UNESCO ‘Heritage of Humanity’ Site

32. Guillermo Perez • a Guatemalan of Mayan ancestry • from the village of Las Brisas near the orphanage • studied at Steveston Secondary School 1994-1995 • graduated from Evelyn Rogers College in Guatemala • administrator for the Ak’Tenamit Project

35. Ak’Tenamit Project • a self-help development project that provides education, health, agriculture and income-generating programs for Q’eqchi (kek’chee) Mayan people

36. Steveston’s contribution to Ak’Tenamit Project • providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies, and sporting equipment

38. Steveston’s contribution to the village of Las Brisas • providing clothing, stationary, dental and medical supplies

39. Steveston’s contribution to the village of Las Brisas • providing financial assistance to complete the construction of the one-room school • having a pinata party with the children

40. Fund Raising Initiatives: • bottle-drive • in-school pizza sales • coin drive during “Guatemala Week” • car wash • fund raising dinner • silent auction • swap meets • community donations

41. How can you help? • be an active supporter • sponsor a child • donate goods and materials • become a volunteer • provide financial assistance

42. Donations • Please send your donations to the “Guatemala Project” • Steveston Secondary School, 10440 No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC V7E 2E3. • Tax-deductible donations can also be made to the Steveston High School Alumni Association, “Guatemala Project Fund”.

43. Getting more information on the Internet Casa Guatemala Orphanage http://www.casa-Guatemala.org/ Ak’Tenamit Project http://aktenamit.org/ Steveston Secondary School http://public.sd38.bc.ca:8004/~StevestonWeb/ Steveston Alumni Assoc. http://www.steveston-alumni.bc.ca/

46. Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston Secondary School Over the years, the following individuals have been involved with the Guatemala Project: • Roy Akune • Ian Anderson • Lynn Anderson • Peter Adams • Alex Campbell • Bob Carkner

47. Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston Secondary School • Mary Coll • Louise de Bruijne • Gayle Ediger • Mike Fretz • David Gauthier

48. Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston Secondary School • Judy Gormley • Tom Hall • Sue Ann Hansen • Diane Johns • Jacquiline Kerstens • John Kibblewhite

49. Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston Secondary School • Glenn Kishi • Carmen Kuczma • Yee Louis • Lise MacDonald • Kevin Mathieu • Bill McKittrick

50. Sincere thanks to the past and present staff of Steveston Secondary School • Louis Mitsis • Stan Miyazaki • Dieter Momeyer • Puri Munk • Kanwal Neel • John Parker • Frank Parrota