Name:
Maria Cuc Culum
Grade:
10
School:
Colegio Mixto San Francisco, Panajachel
Parents (and Occupations):
Mariano Cuc Ixcayá (day laborer) and Andrea Culum Xajil (Midwife)
Family Situation:
Mary is the oldest sister in her family. She began studying when she was 14 years old in San Pablo where the families send their children to study when they have reached an advanced age. Mary doesn’t get help from her parents because they don’t have enough money to support her with her education. Her mother is a midwife and also a housewife. She doesn’t earn a salary. Her father is a farmer but it is not a permanent job.
Their family situation is very difficult, because the brothers aren’t able to help their sisters because they already have their own families they need to support. So the aim of this project is to help Mary complete her education. She would like to graduate from nursing so she can help the people of her village.
School Situation:
Maria is a young woman who wants to be a professional. She would like to study and work at the same time but economic reality demands that she must have help if she is to prove successful. Maria would like to be a nurse. She likes and works well with her community, especially with the poorest people in her town.
Date of Initiation:
January
Approximate Date of Termination:
School – October
Food Assistance – October
Expense Breakdown (USD)
School Registration: $360
School Supplies: $250
Food Assistance: $1250
Trips: $176
Total: $1986 ($198.60/month)