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Via Institute Highlights:
After 35 years of success in integrated international community development work, Los Niños introduces Via International and launches the Via Scholars and community Dialogue series.
The first Global Dialogue took place in October 2009 at the University of San Diego and the second Global Dialogue took place at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia in April 2010. Transformational leaders from communities around the globe gathered with Via Scholars, students, and staff for a week of events and two days of educational exchange.
On Thursday, April 20th, Via will host a community dialogue on "Identity and Diversity through an Indigenous Lens" at the University of San Diego.
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Community Development Spotlight:
Promotoras Project
Through our innovative promotoria (community outreach) initiative, Via International and Los Niños have been able to support the development of promotoras (female outreach workers) and assist them in breaking the cycle of poverty and improving quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
In collaboration with the Universidad Iberoamericana Noroeste of Mexico, women who have had little access to education are supported through a training program and guided to design, develop, implement, and evaluate a community project. Upon successful completion of the program, they can complete their primary and secondary education while also receiving a university credential in community development.
The program has given more than 200 outreach workers the opportunity to secure a higher level of education with graduates continuing on to university studies, securing employment, starting their own businesses, and further serving their community.
We need help in supporting women through this program. To sponsor a promotora or fund a scholarship, click here.
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