We obviously think Yachana is a special place, but we’re not alone. Check out this recent update from Christy, one of our current teachers:
“After spending eight years teaching in Alberta, Canada, I decided to spend four months teaching at Yachana and have found the educational philosophies and strategies that are woven into the process here to be aligned with the leading pedagogical research and practices. Currently, I am most involved with the Yachana Future Builders (YFB), a group of students who live and learn at the Yachana Center for Learning. The students in this program are highly intelligent and motivated; really, they are the kind of kids that are a pleasure to teach. They put in extra time studying and are always eager to help and learn. They ask questions all day and practice their English. They take pride in the food preparation for the students and staff here and embrace the afternoon projects for the center such as building walkways or completing drainage systems. I often find myself wishing I could expose my students at home to their level of responsibility and maturity. They take care of their laundry and schoolwork and are on time for their classes and meals. They are appreciative of the opportunity they have been offered here and are invested in their education and improving both their lives and the region.”
We want to provide you with opportunities to hear more voices from Yachana. Over the coming months we’ll be helping both our boarding students and our day students to write their stories, which we can then share with you! You can also follow their progress on our Facebook page and our website.