Projects
Scholarships for ASL and ESOL Learners in Central Oregon
Many people in Central Oregon need to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those around them, including Deaf family members, friends, and colleagues. At Bend Education Initiative we want to make this opportunity affordable and accessible. By providing funds for ASL education, students of all ages are able attend ASL classes and purchase supplies to enhance their learning.
In addition to supporting our Deaf community, we recognize that a number of underprivileged individuals need support to learn English in Central Oregon. People arrive in our community from all backgrounds, and attaining English language skills is essential for individuals to connect with others and seek employment. Some of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students that we support are refugees looking to learn English so they can obtain employment in Oregon, while others would like to put their professional skills to better use by improving their language skills.
South African School Project
Classroom Buildings at Mgidla Secondary School
Educational inequities not only exist in our community, but across the world. We have recently partnered with a South African high school, Mgidla High School, to help support students in this underprivileged area. Mgidla is located in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal and serves some of the lowest income students from across the region. The teachers at Mgidla work hard to provide quality education and need support in educational resources and building construction. Currently, they are working to rebuild a dilapidated school building to be used as classroom spaces and need financial support. The South African School Building Project will help support students in the region obtain the education that they need to succeed. All donations received for this project go directly to the school to support building construction and educational resources.
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