The Access to Education program has successfully implemented technological equipment and provided teacher training in 20 large schools within the region, benefiting hundreds of students thus far. An additional 20 schools have been equipped with solar panels, presenting future opportunities for the Access to Education initiative.

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With access to electricity powered by solar systems, these schools are utilizing projectors, laptops, and audio systems connected via inverters designed for minimal energy consumption. This infrastructure supports enhanced teaching methods, improved access to curriculum, and facilitates extracurricular activities such as school clubs and parent meetings, both during the day and into the evening with functional lighting.

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Through our program, we have identified a trend of declining school attendance as students progress through grades, particularly among male students entering secondary school. By enriching the curriculum and expanding extracurricular opportunities, we anticipate a marked improvement in attendance rates among older students. Key metrics for evaluating program success include daytime and nighttime levels of teaching and extracurricular activities, alongside school attendance records. Our goal is to achieve a minimum 30% increase in overall activities and attendance rates among students in grades 3 to 5. These outcomes will be assessed through school surveys and attendance reports, analyzed statistically on a quarterly basis.

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The primary beneficiaries of this initiative are 60 teachers and approximately 2000 students in the Matagalpa region. We look forward to their active participation and the positive impact this program will have on their educational journey.