Can anyone help me help this kid? Sorry L O N G post!

[drloca]

Originally Posted by J D Sauser

I am usually not shy or anything but I would feel kind'a funny approaching this man out of the blue and unload my problem(s) upon him without having been introduced properly. Maybe I'm bit old school, but that's just me.
If someone here knows him well enough to feel he/she would considering introducing me, it would be my pleasure to present myself to that person first.

Thanks! ... J-D.

Absolutely and I couldnt agree with you more. I dont see this as "old school", merely respectful.
I posted this only in response to your question as to whether or not this gentleman was "still around" and was in no way implying that you should approach him in trying to resolve this problem.

Best of luck in your endeavors.

[Lambada]

JD, I emailed Aronis Polano who writes the Sacandomelao blog. They have some parents of children in Montellano who attend that Colegio. I'll PM you his email so you can contact him. I haven't given him the link to this thread so you might need to explain from scratch. Maybe the Dominican parents in Montellano could ease your way to the Director? I hope so.

[J D Sauser]

Originally Posted by Lambada

JD, I emailed Aronis Polano who writes the Sacandomelao blog. They have some parents of children in Montellano who attend that Colegio. I'll PM you his email so you can contact him. I haven't given him the link to this thread so you might need to explain from scratch. Maybe the Dominican parents in Montellano could ease your way to the Director? I hope so.

Thanks Lambada, I PM'd you.

... J-D.

[SKing]

This story is just so sad and unfair.
I am among those who would be willing to write a polite email asking that they give this little girl a chance. Just PM me with the email address...
Sometimes just the sheer numbers will do it...if alot of us wrote.

Can you imagine the emotional impact that this probably has on her? To see the other little girl leave every morning for school while she stays behind?

Although, just to add a little lightheartedness to the story...I am sure that if I told my 8 year old daughter this story...she would surely offer to give her HER spot in school

[Ringo]

JD,

Can you please give us an update?

Regards, Ringo

[ncochrane3]

Hi there! This is my first time posting on this forum, but was so excited and saddened to read your post. Saddened because of the unfairness that this girl is going through, but excited because you mentioned she is from La Union. I was in the Dominican in the summer building schools, volunteering in an orphanage, etc. and one of the villages we worked in was La Union. Such sweet kids, but I do agree with you about the school. Just the same, I miss it SO much there and so was excited to read that you are in the area.
I probably won't be of much help at all, but the other school we were building in Arroyo Seco is just lovely and has the sweetest people that I have ever met in my life running it and attending.
I know I am not of much help, but wanted to post anyways. I miss the Dominican sooo much and am counting down the days until I am back there for a month (59!!) I will be staying in Sosua.

Nikki

[SKing]

Originally Posted by ncochrane3

Hi there! This is my first time posting on this forum, but was so excited and saddened to read your post. Saddened because of the unfairness that this girl is going through, but excited because you mentioned she is from La Union. I was in the Dominican in the summer building schools, volunteering in an orphanage, etc. and one of the villages we worked in was La Union. Such sweet kids, but I do agree with you about the school. Just the same, I miss it SO much there and so was excited to read that you are in the area.
I probably won't be of much help at all, but the other school we were building in Arroyo Seco is just lovely and has the sweetest people that I have ever met in my life running it and attending.
I know I am not of much help, but wanted to post anyways. I miss the Dominican sooo much and am counting down the days until I am back there for a month (59!!) I will be staying in Sosua.

Nikki

The Dominican Republic

[SKing]

Sorry...having a bad day...that's not like me...

Anyway...proceed!

[cuas]

What do the people that take care of her say?
When girls are taking in is to do housework, to help around the house, to go to the colmado, wash dishes or to clean after the family to earn food and board.
My point of view is the family never intended to send the child to school because there must be an Escuela Hogar close by.
One of teachers if paid maybe is willing to go to the house to alfabetize this girl.
It is a sad situation but very common. I was given a girl many years ago from La Vega but I made sure that she went to school but in general they are used to clean after the family and treated as a maid.
The family must understand that this child deserves an education like their daughter so they can prepare her for school everyday and get around without her while she is in school.
That is ONE of the reasons a lot of Dominicans do not know how to write or read, because they are given away and never send to school.
I hope everything works well. This girl will be grateful to you all her life.
Good luck.

[Chip]

Originally Posted by cuas

That is ONE of the reasons a lot of Dominicans do not know how to write or read, because they are given away and never send to school.

I doubt this is true, that a substantial portion of the illiterate here are basically orphans.

The people here are illiterate because the leaders of this country don't care about education and the people are ignorant to it's real benefits.