Ministries ~ Integral Education Center

The A-B-Cs of Rescuing Children
When Jerry and Susy McNally founded Esperanza Viva Youth Home in Puebla, Mexico in 1994, their plan was to get children off the streets, to give them shelter and love, and to teach them a trade.  The carpentry shop was an important part of the orphanage.  Soon, however, they discovered that most of the young boys did not know how to count, much less read, write, or do multiplication.  They could not measure boards or calculate how much wood was needed to make a bunk bed. 

The McNallys realized that without a basic education, these abandoned children would not have a chance to become productive, self-sufficient citizens but merely survivors.  Our Integral Education Center K-12 school was born from the need to educate and prepare the children of Esperanza Viva for a successful future.  Since its creation in 1996, more than 300 children have taken classes at the school.

In a country where many young people do not finish junior high school, the Integral Education Center provides quality education for at-risk children. Many of our students had rarely or never attended classes before entering our school. We provide them with a learning environment which challenges their minds, expands their horizons, and maximizes their potential.

Beyond the Basics