Name
Francisco Alexander Yool González
Grade
5
Languages
First: Tzutujil Second: Spanish
School
Escuela de Autogestión Comunitaria Pachanay, San Pedro La Laguna
Parents (and Occupations)
Aniceto Yool Rocché (bricklayer) and María Concepción González Pop (housewife)
Family Situation
Francisco Alexander is the fifth of seven children. His mother does not have a steady job because she is too busy with her household duties, which include caring for the children, washing, cooking, and cleaning. His father is a bricklayer but his salary is not sufficient to provide for the seven children. The family believes that the children should be working to help support the family and two of the children have already quit school to do just that. If Francisco is not able to attend school either, he will not have the opportunity to obtain a good job and change his life.
School Situation
Actually, Francisco already helps his family by working small jobs for small sums of money that he gives to the family. He doesn’t have much time to play games with friends or family members. This spring he will be in his fifth year of primary school.
Preferences
Francisco likes to play with his brothers when he has the time and he loves to study. He is very excited to attend school.
Date of Initiation
January
Approximate Date of Termination
October
Expense Breakdown (USD)
Registration Fees: $N/A
School Supplies: $50
Food Assistance: $500
Trips: $N/A
Total: $550 ($55/month)