{"id":7163,"date":"2016-12-22T17:52:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T22:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/?page_id=7163"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:21:39","slug":"improve-education-in-developing-countries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/es\/projects\/improve-education-in-developing-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Educaci\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:20px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" alt=\"Together we deliver hope\" title=\"education-header-1\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1-200x71.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1-400x141.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1-600x212.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1-800x282.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-header-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-four-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:79.2%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:50;line-height:1.30;\"><h1 class=\"p1\"><b>Improving education in developing countries <\/b><\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In many places around the world, children try to learn in dilapidated schools or under a tree. Schools in local villages are often constructed of sticks and mud, libraries do not exist, and supplies are scarce. Several grades often squeeze into one classroom with only one teacher because of lack of funds and educational materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Donate Today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"education-1\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/education-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"children-in-arg\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/children-in-arg.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-four-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:79.2%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:50;line-height:1.30;\"><h2><b>How we support schools in developing countries\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franciscan missionaries support schools in developing countries in every way possible because the fruits of education are human development, peace, and understanding among people. Education in developing countries makes it possible for youth to find their place in society and achieve a better future. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Donate Today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"congo-school\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/congo-school.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"example-education-1\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/example-education-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-four-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:79.2%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2><b>Recent Project Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a single year, Franciscan friars supported by your generous donations operated 17 education-related projects in 11 countries. Education related activities have included: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implemented a literacy program in rural community schools of Aguaray, Argentina.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ran a music and soccer school for children living in conflict zones in Colombia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided scholarship assistance programs in three areas of the Philippines, so children could attend school.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repaired, renovated, or constructed school buildings in Ecuador, Burundi, Mexico, and India. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>The Hope is Real: Updates from the Mission Field<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: 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