1. nduras - 2nd poorest
ntry in Western
misphere

2. Plan Escalon – “to escalate” out of
poverty

3. “Escalon” kids breaking cycle of
poverty…
• 38% of children @ Escalon are orphans
(double or single orphans)
• Children who go on to college after public
school: 0.5-1.5% (national avg.)
– Escalon students: 39% go on to college
• Unemployment rate (nat’lavg) – 70%
– Escalon graduates: 70% ARE employed!

4. BEFORE:
• Very out-dated (systems 11-14 yrs old)
•Fried computers due to inconsistent electricity

6. CURRENT KITCHEN:
•Only have dining spots for 150 of 550 kids
•No place to eat when it rains & inclement
weather (not sufficient dining space)
•Kitchen too small
•Was built for 150 kids “back in the day”

9. “Kitchen is very small & has no hygienic conditions
for development of food.”
Dr. Jorge Ponce
Medical College of Honduras

16. Estimated cost $7,500

17. EstimatedCost $ 3,500

18. EstimatedCost $ 4,000

22. Dorm & Kitchen
Summary
• Dorm Room Ventilation
o 60 industrial ceiling fans = $5,000
o 36 wall fans (dorm rooms) = $2,800
• Kitchen Equipment
o 2 industrial grills = $7,500
o 2 industrial stoves = $3,500
o 2 industrial stoves w/ 4 burners =$3,700
• Kitchen Appliances/Utensils
o 2 stainless steel sinks = $4,000
o 1 freezer = $1,300
o 1 refrigerator - $1,300
o 1 stainless steel workstation = $2,200
o Basic pots & cooking utensils = $1,500