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With this project, we are empowering the 345 girls of the Sister Johanna School in Barranquilla by providing them with technological equipment and tools that strengthen their training and enable the development of skills, enhancing access to future academic and employment opportunities.
To this end, the project seeks to offer comprehensive training programs that include practical activities and collaborative projects to develop digital skills essential for the current and future labor market. In addition, self-esteem and self-confidence will be promoted, preparing
participants to face challenges. The impact of this initiative will not only benefit the girls, but will also be reflected in heir families and the community at large, contributing to the socioeconomic development of Barranquilla and generating a positive change in their environment and in society.
In order to enhance the technological and leadership skills of the girls at Sister Johanna School and their future generations, Pink Keys For Change is considering the adaptation and modernization of classrooms and equipment for training in computer and digital skills for teachers and students at this high-quality school that educates and empowers low-income girls in Barranquilla.
With their support and the support of institutional allies such as the EWO Foundation, Marymount School, and the Rotary Family of Barranquilla (Rotary Club of Barranquilla, Rotaract
Barranquilla Caribe, Interact Marymount, and GRFC Damas Rotarias), we will equip the school's
classrooms with modern equipment and create mobile classrooms that will facilitate access to
technology training in different contexts.
Likewise, teacher training programs will be developed to integrate technology and digital tools into the curriculum, implementing specific programs and activities focused on developing
skills for academic and work life with the support of technology.
By providing access to technology and training in its use, we empower the girls of Sister Johanna School, equipping them with critical skills for their success, generating a positive impact on their lives, their environment and society.
The school has a classroom provided by the Rotary Club of Barranquilla in 2009, whose
equipment is now obsolete despite having routine maintenance up to date. Currently, only
13 computers are in operation, making it difficult to carry out independent activities in class and to learn courses that 30 girls attend per classroom.
The current educational and work world demands from our girls a basic knowledge of computer skills and knowledge and access to digital tools. In order to expand the girls' access to this and to modernize the resources currently available, the following will be acquired:
- 2 mobile stations with 30 Chromebooks each, facilitating individual learning per classroom, of two classrooms simultaneously.
- 17 Chromebooks for the training and use of teachers.
- 13 Video beams to install in each classroom, enriching the educational experience.
The project directly benefits more than 350 students and generates an indirect impact on approximately 1,500 people, including the families of the students and the educators involved, participating in a virtuous cycle of empowerment and community development.
The sustainability of the project will be achieved with the support of several actors:
- The EWO Foundation: As administrator and manager of the School's resources, it includes
the necessary maintenance and technological updates within the annual budget.
- The girls' parents: Have a commitment to donate 2 USD per month for the proper use of
resources and to cover any additional expenses to make it sustainable over time.
- The Sister Johanna School: Will carry out regular training for teachers and parents, promoting a collaborative approach that strengthens the education of girls and allows for the proper management of technological resources, guaranteeing the continuity and positive impact of the project in the long term.
- The Rotary Club of Barranquilla, Rotaract Barranquilla Caribe, Interact Marymount, Rotary Ladies Association and other institutional allies: Will continue to support training and awareness efforts on the importance of girls' empowerment, as well as the acquisition of complementary resources.
The community is directly involved in the implementation and continuity of the project. With values such as gratitude and the sense of belonging of the students and graduates of the Sister Johanna School, the beneficiaries of the project, accompanied by their teachers and school directors, will ensure the proper use and care of the equipment provided, as well as
accompany and replicate the knowledge acquired in the classroom with their classmates and those in lower grades.
Guaranteeing better employment opportunities in the future, the graduates of the School will also be able to be benefactors of the program, by joining with donations or by taking training
courses at the School, contributing to the sustainability of the project.
As part of the beneficiary community, parents will also play an important role in the
sustainability of the project, ensuring the maintenance and continuity of the program with the monthly donation they will make.
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