Breaking News: 2015-16 Scholars announced!

We are excited to announce that we have accepted 55 scholarship recipients for the 2015-16 school year.  Decisions were difficult this year as we received almost 90 applicants.  However, these 55 Scholars demonstrated excellence through their academic and personal achievements and motivation.  In order to be selected, applicants took part in a rigorous selection process which included application, interview, home visits and a review of their participation and academic advancement over the past school year.

Please join us in congratulating -

From Guasmo -
Returning scholars: Briggitte, Steve, Yesenia, Geovanny and Sofia!
New Scholars: Luis A, Sara, Joselin C, Kimberly, Ruddy, Angie F, Darwin, Luis G, Isis, Jesus, Genesis O, Melany, Jean Carlos, Jorggy and Mike!

From Flor de Bastión -
Returning Scholars: Dayana, Briggitte, Joselyn C, Miguel, Juliana, Gema, Jordy, Milena, Anthony, Julio, Arelisa, Michelle and Betsy!
New Scholars: Gabriela, Daniel, Jhon, María B, Alexander, Nayeli, Melissa, María L, Alexis, Itaty, Ericka, Michelle, Adolfo, Josue, Luiggi, Joselyn Q, Genesis R, Angie S, Ariana, Oscar, Lucy y Abraham

This past weekend we held the first official meeting with our new class of Scholars and their parents.  It was very successful and we hope this is a sign of many good things to come for this year!

A Taste of Ecuador in the Eyes of Volunteer Elisabeth

I travelled through South America for 3 months and Ecuador was definitely my favorite country. The natural beauty and diversity was amazing but what made my visit very special was the people. Through Starfish I got to know the "real" Ecuador, not only what tourists see. My host family were the most happy and welcoming people I have ever met and made me feel at home every day, despite the very different living conditions between England and Ecuador. There was no hot water in the house and no glass in the windows, but it seemed to be irrelevant because they were so grateful and happy every day for what they had. I hope to take that happiness back to London!

Written by Summer 2014 Starfish Volunteer in Ecuador, Elisabeth