Our first program is aiding the Colegio Valores Humanos in Venezuela to keep their doors open to children in the rural state of Táchira.

COLEGIO VALORES HUMANOS (Human Values School)

The school offers free education to children in the rural area of Abejales, in the Venezuelan state of Tachira. Open since 2001, the school  integrates the Sathya Sai program of Human Values Education in all aspects and levels of formal education. The school is regognized by the Venezuelan Ministry of Education, in compliance with all of the requirements of law of the country.

This unique school cares for the wellbeing of children in this rural area, not just giving them an educational opportunity, otherwise unavailable in the area, but also caring for their phycial and mental health.  The school ensures children a secular education while also integrating the program of Human Values Education (HVE). The program provides a spirit of ecumenism and respect for all religions and beliefs. The Program of Human Values Education helps to show inherent values through an inspiring educational process. The pedagogical focus addresses the full development of students, through love.

Formation that include:

•    Full elementary curriculum including Math, Science, Language     Arts and History
•    Human Values Education
•    Meals
•    Medical attention
•    Vitamin supplements
•    Psychological attention and counseling
•    Community service
•    Cultural workshops and classes
•    Sports
•    Uniforms and school supplies for the school year
•    Scholarships
•    Technical vocation training

OFFERED EDUCATION LEVELS:

•    Elementary or Basic Education
•    Secondary – Technical

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL:

•    Create a safe environment and culture where student character is free to develop and actively practice human values
•    Inspire students to reach their full potential, to achieve human and academic excellence, and to develop a sense of responsibility for their own environment
•    Provide a model of human, educational and environmental excellence to be understood by students, teachers, managers, family and active community.

SCHOOL PRINCIPLES:

•    Faculty and staff should serve as role models for students, practicing what they preach
•    Spiritual transformation of students, teachers, family and community
•    Human and academic excellence
•    Identification with their own culture and nation and respect for them
•    Appreciation and respect for all faiths
•    An active social conscience and orientation to selfless service to others.

“Students are taught about love through love”
                                                                                                                                                         Sathya Sai Baba