Rochelle’s Guatemalan Scholarships
Fundraising campaign by
Rochelle Clarke
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NZ$1,130.00Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
Would you like to help me support some amazing people I met while volunteering as a nurse in Guatemala last year?
Guatemala is one of the worlds poorest nations, but with tertiary education opportunities whole families can improve their fortune.
I've committed to paying for three people to go to university over the next three years:
1. Corina - (second photo) a solo mum nurse who will gain her professional nursing qualification, moving from "nurse helper" to professional or registered nurse. This qualification will triple her current monthly income. Corina's beautiful 11year old daughter, told me she wants go to medical school - which Is how she intends to honour her incredibly hardworking mum. The opportunity to increase Corina's income with this nursing qualification means that medical school fees are within their reach.
2. Mauricio - (first photo) a young man, saved from living in the streets by his Aunty, has proven himself by completing a tourism course to gain entrance to a local university to continue his studies in tourism and management. A key qualification to secure employment in La Antigua, the tourist capital of Guatemala. Without regular employment many young people with family struggles live precariously, often targets for gangs. This qualification will ensure Mauricio has a solid foundation to begin his life and help his Aunty out too.
3. Wilson - (third photo) from the age of seven Wilson has wanted to be an architect. He has completed the free basic education offered in Guatemala, further education costs are beyond his family's means. I have paid the initial costs of his technical drawing and construction program to prepare for university entrance. Can you help me, to help Wilson achieve his dream?
I have worked and lived with these people, I saw that tertiary education is out of their reach if we don't support them. It costs approximately $20 a week to send one person to uni, every donation goes directly to pay their fees and school costs - so every cent counts.
Help Guatemala out of poverty - one person - one family at a time. Thanks for reading and your consideration, much love.
Rochelle
No PayPal account? You can make one off or regular donations directly to the scholarship fund. I will add your donation to this page as an "offline" donation: 
Kiwi bank account: R M Clarke
38 - 9004 - 0549819 - 05
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Organizer
- Rochelle Clarke
- Campaign Owner
- Christchurch, NZ
Donors
- Lopez-Blanco Johan
- Donated on Apr 16, 2017
- Lopez-Blanco Johan
- Donated on Apr 15, 2017
- Ellen & Sheldon Ramer
- Donated on Mar 04, 2017
Go Rochelle! We love you
Year two!
Update posted by Rochelle Clarke at 03:49 amHello everyone!So here we are at year 2 for these students!!!!Thanks to you guys I have paid for the start of the year costs - initial fees, textbooks etc. So they are set and ready to go. They are very excited to get the year underway. Monthly I send them. . . . .
Getting close to the end of year one!
Update posted by Rochelle Clarke at 11:49 pmhola! Hello everyone, here we are in September already! It's been humbling to see these three people work hard to keep up with their studies - and flourish thanks to you!Corina (studying for her Registered Nurse qualification), is currently on clinical placement in one of the big hospitals in Guatemala. . . . .
Half way thru first year!
Update posted by Rochelle Clarke at 04:41 pmHello you generous bunch!Its the end of the first half of the year for the students. They have all been busy with exams as you can imagine.Corina - has been participating in educational events where she has been demonstrating the Mayan Medical System, especially the role of 'comadrona' - similar. . . . .
First transfer of $$ to Guatemala!
Update posted by Rochelle Clarke at 01:03 amHello wonderful donators, thanks to you all I have been able to transfer money to pay for both Wilson's and Mauricio's stationery and textbooks for the year1 THANKYOU!!! They are both over the moon and have already started the year with lots of enthusiasm. My next efforts are going towards. . . . .
Cash donation!
Update posted by Rochelle Clarke at 10:10 pmthank you Sue Daly, you're a star. Always supporting me! Thanks for helping me to help these lovely people.
Donors & Comments
- Lopez-Blanco Johan
- Donated on Apr 16, 2017
- Lopez-Blanco Johan
- Donated on Apr 15, 2017
- Ellen & Sheldon Ramer
- Donated on Mar 04, 2017
Go Rochelle! We love you
- Isadora Avendano
- Donated on Mar 02, 2017
- Suze Sylvestre
- Donated on Mar 01, 2017
I am so proud of you, Rochelle!
- Lia and Darren Bygrave
- Donated on Feb 28, 2017
Love you, you're amazing!! XOX
- Rochelle Clarke
- Posted On Feb 18, 2017
OFFLINE donations are sweet! They have surpassed my wildest dreams! Thank you all so much - its very exciting to have people want to help these guys. Anne (I spelled it right this time! and a MULTIPLE donor), Donna T, Christine C, Barb C!!!, Daniela D, Carolina ALL fantastic ladies with generous spirits - love you guys xx
- Lopez-Blanco Johan
- Donated on Feb 05, 2017
Nice initiave. I can personally vouch that the money will be put to good use, since I was staying in Antigua Guatemala together with Rochelle at the same time.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 05, 2017
such a worthwhile endeavour. Hope you get more support. x
- Rochelle Clarke
- Posted On Feb 04, 2017
Offline donations are AWESOME! thanks so much to everyone who has deposited directly into the Kiwibank account :D :D :D xxx
