A special thanks to the sponsors that made the last issue of our Revista Jovenes possible!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
OYE el Ritmo Anniversary concert
OYE el Ritmo students host the 5th annual anniversary concert. Inviting the community to celebrate with local dancers, OYE students and Guillermo Anderson.
Also available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ghm9gUw-Ms
Also available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ghm9gUw-Ms
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Watch the numbers grow: Sustainable giving
Here are two things you can do to help OYE's numbers grow!
1. Become a sustainable donor- OYE has a cause page on Facebook which allows you to donate anywhere from $5 - $1,000,000 a month. Great right! Think about it. In minutes you can help OYE kids succeed, take some stress off OYE staff and encourage others to donate. Facebook causes will make donations automatically from your account and you can cancel at anytime. Choose to make a donation of $5-$10 a month and make a huge impact. I choose to give $10 a month because I have seen what OYE can do. I have watched kids like Amer, Oscar and Yarli transform into articulate young people who are actively changing their communities. Through the blog, you have heard about the kids incredible growth, and OYE staffs hard work and know that your donation will be used for incredible good.
Here is the link: http://www.causes.com/causes/375250?m=71bb3202&recruiter_id=31211958
2. Talk to your friends and family- It takes seconds to invite 100's of people on the cause which we hope you are able to do. Then you can take the next step and talk to your family and friends. Tell them about the exciting work that you have heard about in OYE. Ask them to join in and make a difference.
Here is the link: http://www.causes.com/causes/375250?m=71bb3202&recruiter_id=31211958
2. Talk to your friends and family- It takes seconds to invite 100's of people on the cause which we hope you are able to do. Then you can take the next step and talk to your family and friends. Tell them about the exciting work that you have heard about in OYE. Ask them to join in and make a difference.
They can choose to give a one-time donations, organize fundraisers, or volunteer
For more information check out our website, www.oyehonduras.org or contact our offices for more fundraising and community building tools, oyehonduras@gmail.com.
Friday, August 6, 2010
NEW Revista! OYE News
Check out OYE's newest issue of Revista Jovenes. OYE's students have done it again. The designed, produced, and edited all the content of their youth magazine for the months of June, July, and August. This issue includes articles about and an interview with Guillermo Anderson, the traditional column of OYE Ritmo, reviews of cinema, a personality test, and much more. Now the work of these OYE students can be viewed for free online at www.Issuu.com or above.
Revista Jovenes has created a spot for OYE scholars to share their voice, and use it in a positive way to educate and empower their community. Talking to the students that create this magazine is a great reminder as to why opportunities like this are so important. OYE's magazine program allows our students to exercise our motto, "Mi voz es Poder." When asked what they like about working on the magazine, one of the group responded, "When I have a thought, when I have something to say all I have to do is write it down, and I know I'll be able to share it with everyone." Jovenes provides our youth with an opportunity to magnify their voices. Through this program OYE's scholars are growing into confident and capable communicators, and we are all proud that we reach a wider audience by publishing this magazine online.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The OYE Family Adopts Two More
The OYE Family Adopts Two More
On Saturday, July 24th OYE opened its doors to two new volunteers. Lucia and Natalia came down to experience the culture of Honduras and see exactly what it is OYE does here. Their parents, OYE supporters as well, also had a chance to meet the students and staff here in
Honduras.
At a panel discussion, held outside due to the oppressive heat that takes over our offices when the electricity is out, the family met OYE. Over 10 of OYE’s scholarship students presented themselves and their projects to the family, reflecting on what OYE has done for them, and what they hope to do for their communities.
While the parents left, impressed after that first encounter, Lucia and Natalia stayed to learn more about the organization. We spent Sunday in the OYE offices planning murals and getting to know the OYE students. By Monday a crowd of OYE students arrived to participate in the beautification of OYE’s new offices. While myself and the volunteers contributed our amateur painting and design skills, Gerald Velasquez, a member of OYE Ritmo, supervised and led our team. If I do say so myself, the murals turned out pretty well.
In addition to familiarizing themselves with OYE and its students, we visited Coprome. Coprome is an orphange located here in Honduras that has always had a strong association with OYE. We were joined again by the parents and together learned about Coprome. Playing with the children and seeing another NGO here that is dedicated to empowerment through education was a powerful reminder that what we are doing is important.
The interaction of Natalia and Lucia with OYE’s becados and the cultural exchanges of youth reaffirmed my dedication to the cause and style of OYE. Bringing youth together and encouraging them to achieve their greatest potential is an inspiring and worthwhile cause. We hope that Natalia and Lucia will remember this experience and take the fight with them back to the US, where they can continue to support OYE.
On Saturday, July 24th OYE opened its doors to two new volunteers. Lucia and Natalia came down to experience the culture of Honduras and see exactly what it is OYE does here. Their parents, OYE supporters as well, also had a chance to meet the students and staff here in
Honduras.
At a panel discussion, held outside due to the oppressive heat that takes over our offices when the electricity is out, the family met OYE. Over 10 of OYE’s scholarship students presented themselves and their projects to the family, reflecting on what OYE has done for them, and what they hope to do for their communities.
While the parents left, impressed after that first encounter, Lucia and Natalia stayed to learn more about the organization. We spent Sunday in the OYE offices planning murals and getting to know the OYE students. By Monday a crowd of OYE students arrived to participate in the beautification of OYE’s new offices. While myself and the volunteers contributed our amateur painting and design skills, Gerald Velasquez, a member of OYE Ritmo, supervised and led our team. If I do say so myself, the murals turned out pretty well.
In addition to familiarizing themselves with OYE and its students, we visited Coprome. Coprome is an orphange located here in Honduras that has always had a strong association with OYE. We were joined again by the parents and together learned about Coprome. Playing with the children and seeing another NGO here that is dedicated to empowerment through education was a powerful reminder that what we are doing is important.
The interaction of Natalia and Lucia with OYE’s becados and the cultural exchanges of youth reaffirmed my dedication to the cause and style of OYE. Bringing youth together and encouraging them to achieve their greatest potential is an inspiring and worthwhile cause. We hope that Natalia and Lucia will remember this experience and take the fight with them back to the US, where they can continue to support OYE.
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