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News from Bálsamo and El Tular

The library

The El Tular community, with the support of Wellsprings UK and the professional services of El Bálsamo has organised a community library aimed at promoting reading, self-learning, and capacity building among the community's population. The Library Collection includes a section for monographs, periodical publications such as magazines and newsletters, and recreational materials for children in preschool and early childhood education and has been classified according to the Universal Classification System. We are delighted that the library has been named the "Father Brian Cordingley Community Library” (Biblioteca Comunidad El Tular “P. Brian Cordingley”) after the founder of Wellsprings El Tular.

Educational grants

Deris Audiel Pérez and Maydelin Yadira Mártir are 2 students who have benefitted from Wellsprings’ funding towards their Call Centre English classes since April. Maydelin writes:

“My name is Maydelin Ayala Mártir Ayala, and I’ve been learning English at the Direct English Academy for the last five months. I’m very grateful for the support I’ve been given to begin and continue these studies.

On 22 September the Academy held a spelling competition, a ‘Spelling Bee’.  I was able to compete with my class group and move on to the next rounds and, with the grace of God, I came top of all classes! I’m very proud of this achievement and feel motivated to continue and successfully complete my studies with the best I can give. I appreciate the help that’s been given to me to date, which allows me to continue and keep on learning. Many thanks!  Maydelin, El Tular Community”

We also congratulate Diego Ernesto Hernández, who recently completed his English Technician studies, and who has obtained a job at the ‘Tellus Digital’ Call Centre. He sends his greetings:

“From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for this great support I received from you. I hope you continue to support other young people in achieving their goals. I am currently working and supporting my family.” (Diego Ernesto Hernández).

Educational Support

Academic reinforcement and computer classes were taught to sixth and seventh grade students by Gamaliel, who himself received a Wellsprings bursary as a young person. These include instruction in Microsoft Word and Excel and use the of internet tools. Homework support is given with material related to that covered in class. Classes also cover the use of internet tools and the creation and design of posters and documents. Basic computer classes were also held for women in the community.

St Thomas’ Delph, Eco Project

Wellsprings El Tular is grateful to the congregation of St Thomas’ Church, Delph near Oldham for their support of a number of ‘eco’ projects in El Tular. Over the years the various projects have tackled Planting and Reforestation, Grey Water treatment, and provided garden vegetable plots for families.

We would also like to thank Allan Martell for the effort he and El Balsamo have put in to make these projects happen.