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Every Thursday afternoon, two students in Cuenca, Ecuador connect with their teacher in Victoria, BC for piano lessons — over WhatsApp. It’s a small but meaningful continuation of the music program that helped shape the early days of the Cuenca English Club. Back when we had a school band at Dolores Torres, we discovered that

Andrea joined the Cuenca English Club ten years ago as one of our earliest students. Over time she became fluent in English, earned her TEFL certificate, and spent the last two years teaching our youngest learners with exceptional dedication. Her students excelled in every challenge, and her quiet leadership shaped our Saturday program. As she

Emilia’s technical skills and steady commitment have made her a key contributor to our English Club program. She completed a WordPress course this summer, developed her own website, and now guides younger students through their first steps in web design. Her reliability and clarity set a strong example for the group. She also keeps our

We’re seeking native English‑speaking volunteers to support our Junior students in this cycle of our Saturday English program. A neutral or British accent is welcome, but the key qualities are consistency, clarity, and warmth. Our students follow a structured curriculum and complete several hours of online study each week. Saturdays are their chance to build

One of our volunteers has a new commitment and will not be returning, which leaves her group without a mentor. This is a weekly commitment, and the students rely on the continuity of seeing the same volunteer each Saturday. Volunteer details:  • Saturdays, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm  • All learning materials provided •Almuerzo included 

We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our newest students, Aly Chacón, who has already made an incredible start in the Cuenca English Club. Aly joined us at the beginning of August and immediately showed the kind of determination that changes a young person’s future. All month long — even through the two‑week holiday break —

Tomorrow is the first day of school in Cuenca, and several of our students are proudly wearing the new uniforms and essential items we were able to provide this year. Thanks to the support of our community, they’re starting the year feeling confident and prepared.All summer, the students have been studying English, math, and physics

One of our students has made extraordinary academic progress this year. She began in December working at a Grade 5 level in math — and today she’s completing Grade 10 work, a leap of nearly five grade levels in just six months. She’s an exceptional orator with strong leadership instincts, and she’s now strengthening her math skills

Alan, age 10, lives in the campo and travels 90 minutes every Saturday to Cuenca English Club. Since receiving his tablet in January, he’s gained more than five grade levels in math, and his English, reading, and science scores continue to rise every week. Your support makes this kind of progress possible for rural students. 👉 Donate: https://tinyurl.com/2hhfvsuv (Tax‑receipted donations

Diego receiving his July IXL award. Congratulations to Diego, our July IXL winner! He completed more than 34 hours of IXL study at home during the month of July — an incredible achievement for a young student balancing school, family responsibilities, and daily life. Each month we award a small prize to the student who