January 13, 2020

Exciting News for Bendicion Kids! Mitch Rosenberg of KinderLab Robotics provides an exciting new opportunity for students at Bendicion de Dios!

January 13, 2020/ Annemarie Reardon

On Jan 6, Jody Klein, board member of Under the Same Moon (UTSM), graciously opened her home for our entire board to have a dinner discussion and delightful meeting with Mitch Rosenberg, Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of KinderLab Robotics, located in Waltham, Mass. Mitch spent the evening getting acquainted with us, patiently listening to and answering our questions and concerns. After describing how KIBO Robot Kits were developed and how they worked, Mitch encouraged the board to create and implement its own robotic program on the spot. We were all captivated and gleeful upon discovering how this simple, yet extremely mind-enriching set of materials would capture the interest and greatly enrich the educational experience for students at Bendicion De Dios (BDD). Then to the delight of all, Mitch donated $2000.00 worth of interactive robotics kits to BDD.

Volcán Fuego Update

June 19, 2018/ Annemarie Reardon

The devastation wrought by the eruption and pyroclastic flow from Fuego Volcano on June 3 was tragic. We are gratified by your incredible generosity. In just eight days, we raised over $3,500.

With Gratitude

January 02, 2018/ Under the Same Moon/ Annemarie Reardon

The end of 2017 is fast approaching and we’re looking back at the impact we’ve made on the families at Bendicion de Dios in Alotenango. None of our work could be done without our amazing supporters!

The data tell a powerful story.

UTSM is reaching more children, creating more opportunities and developing deeper friendships with folks like you. Last year with your support, the school Bendición de Dios started a 7th/8th grade program for children who completed the sixth grade. This expansion created an environment for advanced learning and opened up a world of different opportunities for these children. Also thanks to you and others, Julio Garcia Gonzalez, the director of Bendición de Dios, was able to purchase land and build a small trade school around the corner from the main building to teach sewing, cooking, carpentry and mechanics. As well, the primary grade students still enjoy healthy snacks and a world-class literacy experience with constant guidance from US bilingual educators.

Moreover, last year UTSM received donations via its website for the first time, obtained matching funds from the Gates Foundation on #GivingTuesday, and saw the modest smile.amazon.com matching funds nearly double from the previous year. And based upon your generosity, we continued to expand our student sponsorships, doubled our donations for family stoves, provided more funds for teacher scholarships, and continued our regular financial backing for the school and other special projects.

As we look to 2018, we ask you to join us in celebrating these successes—made possible through your kind and generous support—and to join us in our continuing effort to build our network of interested folks and finding more ways to contribute.

With deep gratitude,

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