SchoolBOX was started through passion and love in 2006. We have been able to help tens of thousands of children in the last few years because of the passion and drive of our supporters and staff.
SchoolBOX's accomplishments include (As per April 25, 2013):
- 43 classrooms built
- 2 classrooms with major renovations and overhauls
- 52,842education packages delivered to students and teachers
- 305 International Volunteers
- 6 Mini Libraries created
- 7 Soccer Dreams Tournaments
For a more detailed information broken down by year, please see below:
2013 (As per April 25, 2013)
Volunteer Groups
34 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
5,089 Educational packages delivered in 33 communities (4,839 students, 250 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 3 classrooms:
Jennette Affleck School in Managua - 3 classrooms and Construction of 2 washrooms
2012
Volunteer Groups
67 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
15,484 Educational packages delivered in 65 communities (14,816 students, 668 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 15 classrooms:
Brett Bentley Crawford School in Managua - 8 classrooms, 1 office, and Construction of 6 washrooms
Nuevo Amenecer School in Telica – 3 classrooms and Construction of 3 washrooms.
Shirley Case #2 School in Telica – 4 classrooms and Construction of 4 washrooms.
Books 4 Kids
Creation of 5 mini libraries
Shirley Case #1 School in Monte Olivo - 1 mini library with teacher training.
Nuevo Amenecer School in Nuevo Amenecer- 1 mini library with teacher training.
Shirley Case #2 School in Leon- 1 mini library with teacher training.
Union España School in Telica -
1 mini library with teacher training.
La Cenicera School in El Sauce - 1 mini library with teacher training.
Soccer Dreams
4 Soccer Tournaments
Held in El Sauce - 4 teams
Held in Leon - 4 teams
Held in Telica - 4 teams
Held in Chichigalpa - 4 teams
2011
Volunteer Groups
101 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
11327 Educational packages delivered in 50 communities (10,850 students, 477 teachers)
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 7 classrooms:
Bella Vista School in Telica – 1 classroom, 2 washrooms
Shirley Case #1 School in Telica – 4 classrooms, 3 washrooms
La Cenicera School in El Sauce – 2 classrooms, 1 washroom
Construction of 1 playing field:
Shirley Case #1 School in Telica – 1 playing field
Soccer Dreams
1 Soccer Tournament
2010
Volunteer Groups
42 International volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
10084 Educational packages delivered in 45 schools (9663 students, 421 teachers).
Big Smiles
1019 students in 8 schools
Tools for Schools
Construction of 5 classrooms:
Ruben Dario School in Leon – 3 classrooms
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús School in León – 2 classrooms, 3 washrooms and septic tank
Improvement/Renovations in 4 schools:
Ruben Dario School in Leon – reconstruction of 3 washrooms
Los Pocitos School in Leon – purchase and installation of doors and locks
Cristo Salvador School in Antenor Sandino – construction of a perimeter wall
Simeón Pereira School in El Sauce – digging of a well for the community and the school’s garden program
Construction of 1 playing field:
Ruben Dario School in Leon – construction of 1 playing field
Classroom Tools:
Unión España School in Telica – 35 new desks
Los Pocitos School in Leon – 20 new desks
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Juntos Contigo School and Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of monthly stipend for teachers
Soccer Dreams
2 regional soccer tournaments:
Unión España School in Telica and Rafaela Herrera Rural Education Centre – hosted tournament
Ruben Dario School in Leon – hosted tournament
2009
Volunteer Groups
27 international volunteers
Supplies 4 Success
5848 Educational packages delivered in 33 schools.
Big Smiles
803 Students in 7 schools.
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 7 classrooms:
Little Corn Island School on Little Corn Island – 1 classroom
San Pedro School on Ometepe Island – 1 classroom
Ruben Dario School in Leon – 4 classrooms
Unión España School in Telica – 1 classroom
Complete Renovation of 2 classrooms:
Little Corn Island School on Little Corn Island – Complete renovation of the structure and flooring of 2 classrooms
Improvements/Renovation at 1 school:
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua – Purchase and installation of septic tank at school
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Juntos Contigo School and Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of monthly stipend for teachers
Soccer Dreams
8 Teams provided with uniforms and equipment:
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua – 1 boys team and 1 girls team
Rafaela Herrera Rural Education Centre – 6 teams
2008
Volunteer Groups
34 international volunteers
3 Canadian Interns
Supplies 4 Success
3490 Educational packages delivered in 26 schools
Big Smiles
366 Students participating in the program
Tools 4 Schools
Construction of 6 classrooms:
San Santiago School on Big Corn Island – 3 classrooms
Las Cruces School on Ometepe Island – 3 classrooms
Construction of 1 library:
San Santiago School on Big Corn Island– 1 library
Improvements/Renovations to 3 schools:
Emmanuel School in Managua - Bathroom construction, and painting of the school
Jezreel School in Managua - Improvements to the building sections and divisions within the school
Juntos Con Tigo School in Managua - Construction of exterior wall and bathrooms
Classroom Tools
Jezreel School in Managua - 36 new desk and chairs–
Soccer Dreams
Corn Island – Provided one team with uniforms and equipment
Milestone
SchoolBOX moved into their new office at km13 Caretera a Masaya
2007
Volunteers Program
3 Canadian Interns
Supplies 4 Success
1520 Educational packages delivered in 20 schools.
Tools 4 Schools
Improvements/Renovations to 3 schools:
Escuela Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Ometepe - Improvements in the electrical system
Emmanuel School in Managua - Improvement to the front gate and door, including painting
Jezreel School in Managua – Delivery and installation of 4 fans
Classroom Tools:
Escuela San Lázaro, in Ometepe – Donation of two blackboards
Other:
Jezreel School in Managua – Payment of rent for school building
Big Smiles
Initiation of program:
Jezreel School, Emmanuel School, Junto Con Tigo School, Fidel Coloma School in Managua – distribution of 246 plastic cups, 200 tubes of toothpaste, and 840 toothbrushes.
2006
Milestone
SchoolBOX founded
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