The
mission of Los Niños de Baja California
(Los Niños) is to promote self-sufficiency
and community participation through educational
and developmental projects on both sides
of the border. Los Niños supports
nutritional projects and family gardens
in several communities and schools in
the cities of Tijuana and Mexicali.
By
supporting Los Niños, you will
contribute to the following programs:
Family Financial Security through Micro
Credit Program:
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$250
dollars will sponsor an initial loan
for one woman to finance the start
of her micro-business. $2500 dollars
will sponsor an initial group loan
for 10 women.
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In 2004-2005 64 loans were made and
all were paid on time and in full
with interest.
Community Leadership Education Program:
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$1500 dollars per year will sponsor
an individual to: enroll in a two
year program to obtain their "outreach
worker" certificate, through
the Iberoamericana University, and
complete their secondary education.
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Currently, nearly 90 participants
are enrolled.
Contact
Elisa Sabatini at www.losninosinternational.org
