It's important to remember that Her Star Scholars works hard to promote self-esteem among all recipients. One way we do this is by asking that the parents be active participants in the program. In the Philippines parents attend educational workshops, volunteer time to help at the school for several hours each month, and see that their children are arriving on time at school with homework completed. In Guatemala parents are asked to attend quarterly meetings, encourage the children in their school work, and this past year the mothers made small weavings for donors. Because the program in Burkina Faso is so new Her Star is evaluating the best way to include parents as active participants. Currently parents are being asked to allow their children to attend daily school and have them complete their homework.
We want families to know they play a central role in the success of the programs which we offer.
