Schoolbox, Support the right of every child to a basic education

AYES - Why Me?
Why should I participate in this program? Support the Right of a Basic Education Although many native reserves live in poverty in Canada, it does not compare to the conditions of many Nicaraguan communities. Without basic supplies, resources or infrastructure, these communities are up against great odds to educate their children at the most basic level- to read and write. Realize Your Potential at Home and Abroad Working with impoverished children and schools in Central America will open up tremendous opportunities for you to realize your potential in this world. This experience will help you to see the impact you can have abroad, and help you to realize your potential at home. Your career and life will be transformed by this program and your community blessed by your leadership upon return from your volunteer trip. This is Not Your Average Volunteer Experience In SchoolBox you have the ability to create real, lasting change in the lives of the children you meet. You will be volunteering in impoverished communities, filled with culture, passion and love. Working and sharing with the students at your partner school will give you an opportunity to believe in their dreams, encourage them to study while realizing the potential you have to create change. Share Who You Are With the World! This is a journey at home in your reserve, at a national conference where you will connect with Aboriginal youth from across Canada, and within the community that will be empowered in Nicaragua. You will have the opportunity to present art, dance, stories and traditions from your heritage and rediscover the power of culture.

Our Dream Our dream is to empower you- so you can in turn become an ambassador for SchoolBox, returning with the skills to create change in your home community, school and with your peers. This will be a great opportunity for motivated individuals trying to discover their place in the world. Join with us as we Make Education Possible at home and abroad.

Our First Aboriginal Youth Volunteer Danielle Ogen, a 23 year old aboriginal woman from the Burns Lake Reserve in Northern B.C. joined SchoolBOX in the spring of 2008 to build a school in Nicaragua. Her experience changed her life forever. She portrayed amazing leadership upon return from volunteering in Nicaragua. She has excelled as the Youth Coordinator for her band and has become a role model for the youth in her reserve. She is working continuously to instil pride in the youth she works with, encouraging them to share their culture and heritage. Out of a community of low income and struggle, she has managed to spark passion in those around her. Danielle’s enthusiasm and desire to make a difference was so contagious that we launched the Aboriginal Youth Empowering Students Program in 2009 to share this hope with youth across Canada. To read Danielle’s Testimony click here.

For additional information on this program, click on the following links: My Trip \| I'm Ready? \| Testimony