Natik Esperanza Stratham NH

Education: Natik provides funding for community-based programs that strive to improve educational opportunities through study stipends,leadership development, tutoring programs, book-sharing, and creative learning models that include children, adolescents, women, and families.We increased access to education and improve academic outcomes by providing remedial education for preschool through 6th grade, and scholarships and work-study opportunities for secondary through university-level education with the following results:110 children afterschool programs with parent and family workshops75 scholarship students supported40 youth in leadership programs10 teachers participated in educational workshops6 computers purchased4 educational staff salaries funded 3 programs improved their afterschool program facilities1 library outreach program reinitiated

Health: Natik supports community-based programs that improve health through access to services and classes on wellness, nutrition, sanitation, and life balance. we increased access to preventive health measures with the following results:80 new eco-stoves installed with health workshops to the families25 children received ongoing medical services16 families participated in monthly pre and postnatal wellness workshops and health check-ins.

Sustainable Livelihoods: Natik supports community-based ventures that maximize local resources and include fair and equitable working conditions. We contributed to increased economic independence in the communities where our partners are located through the development of programs for sustainable livelihoods with the following results:80 artisans supported with workshops on sustainable crafts, textile design, and traditional weaving techniques53 women participated in training to launch micro-productions projects10 youth entrepreneurial projects launched6 beekeeping hives in production4 sustainable livelihoods staff salaries funded 1 community tourism project initiated1 honey store and marketing training initiated1 artisan website maintained1 artisan trademark maintained