School in Villa Japon

The community of Villa Japon is quite proud of the elementary school it has constructed, even though the facilities are woefully inadequate for the number of students in the community.  There are currently two buildings with three classrooms each and we are constructing three more classrooms.  The rooms are simple by American standards.  There are no flush toilets. The teachers work for low wages and some effectively volunteer their time to teach. But the community is adamant about eliminating illiteracy. There is also a government sponsored food program that allows for daily meals to be served to the students.  In addition, there is a small snack stand where children can buy candy for 4-5 cents a piece.   It is honorable and rewarding to be part of building a better future for the children of Villa Japon.