The Office of the Special Envoy donated educational books covering academic disciplines in Math, English, Health, and Science for varying educational standards/grades at the primary school level.

Between September 1st and September 12th, these books, totaling 850, were distributed evenly between six schools to help expand their educational resources and capacity. These schools included: Queen Street Baptist Primary School, Chan Pine Ridge Primary School, Chapel’s Primary School, Louisiana Government School, Paraiso Government Primary School, and Ranchito Government School.

H.E. Rossana Briceño was also invited by several schools to tour the grounds, including those with special needs classes, such as Chunox R.C. and Zills S.D.A. The OSE contributed several essential items to the schools that were needed to improve their functioning and operations.

Mrs. Briceño also conducted a workshop with the teaching staff of Louisianna Goverment School. Serving as a resource person for special education, Mrs. Briceño shared her expertise and valuable insight gained from her prior roles as a teacher and principal.

Finally, under educational empowerment, the OSE donated back-to-school supplies for the 21 children residing at the New Beginnings Youth Hostel which is a facility that houses at-risk youths in Belize. These items included school bags, school supplies, sanitary items, activity books, and board games.