Strengthening Education for Rural Children

CAMO’s Literacy Program is an ongoing training initiative that provides annual support for rural teachers, with follow-up training for previously trained educators and expansion as new schools join the program. Volunteers Kristyn Bourdage and Diane Ross traveled to Honduras to lead this year’s workshops and strengthen the skills of teachers serving remote communities.

In Santa Rosa de Copán, they held a two-day workshop where 54 teachers learned practical teaching methods to strengthen primary education. These teachers serve 16 rural schools across western Honduras, impacting hundreds of children.

The team then traveled to southern Honduras, where they trained 34 additional teachers as part of a new program developed in partnership with FUDESUR.

Teachers also received training in the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Model, which helps educators identify learning challenges early and provide the right support for each child.

By strengthening teachers, CAMO is helping ensure that every child—no matter how rural their community—has a better chance to learn, grow, and succeed.