Long walks to school. Dilapidated school buildings. Untrained teachers. Few basic supplies. Millions of children in rural areas of Latin America face these and many other educational barriers. Kept in the dark about their children's education, parents are left feeling powerless.

We're working to change that.

Alianza creates networks to drive change locally

These networks are made up of women who, as trained educators, share knowledge with and support teachers. They also include parents and community members who form councils to make decisions on local education matters or help build safe schools. Children learn when community members join forces to support education.

16 schools built, providing 27K+ children a safe place to learn.

since 2017

Don Juan strengthened his community through a new school

Don Juan knew that children in Jinotega, Nicaragua needed a school. A local farmer, he devised a plan for the entire community to pitch in to build the school, even making sure no one lost wages from the coffee harvest.

Read the Las Nubes story

Rural regions made resilient by:

Community Involvement

Parent councils, peer workshops, and entrepreneurial community projects engage the whole village in the education of local children.

New School Construction

New schools built by Alianza in remote regions provide a safe space for learning and community events when not in use by students.

Women Leaders

Alianza staff are local, respected women leaders and role models for youth. Check out our pledge for gender equity.

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Children thrive when you get involved

In regions lacking safe, accessible schools, Project Alianza builds schools on land donated by local farmers, usually coffee growers. Area residents are involved in every step, from planning to construction. They help maintain the schools once they’re up and running. And your donation makes it all possible.

meet doña Arling

Doña Arling –mother, wellness advocate, and village resident– started a health clinic at the Las Nubes school on weekends.

Schools are built to ensure student's safety

Land is donated

Local coffee farmers, producers, or families donate land near the village to bring down costs.

Why coffee farmers?

Context is key

Local architects design the school and local construction workers build it.

Community ownership

Area residents are involved in every step, from planning to construction to long-term maintenance.

"Thanks to working with Alianza I am growing more. I’m learning more. I’m working. I’m studying. I’m providing for my child."

sachary community educator

Local women are leading the way in their villages

See how we are sustaining our impact thanks to long-term investments from partners like VoLo Foundation, who support the professional growth of local women.

Read about VoLo's impact

other ways we shape rural education:

Students grow into motivated readers and learners

Students are given holistic support to stay and succeed in school

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Community-led transformation of education