2019 Puerto Rico Global Money Week
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
- Nuestra Escuela, Inc.
PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:
- Not reported
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:
- 56
NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:
- Not reported
Nuestra Escuela, Inc.
As part of the Global Money Week 2019 celebrations, the students of the Nuestra Escuela participated in an activity, which they organised themselves. The objective of the activity was to learn about financial planning of items related to their own interests. After searching for prices of the objects, the students applied the taxes of each product and calculated the exact pricing of the merchandise. This allowed them to understand the concept taxation and pricing regulations. Additionally, the students participated in another activity on taxation. Finally, the students were able to participate in a workshop on financial planning, where they reviewed the goals of Global Money Week. The concepts of budgeting and pricing were explained to them and they were able to practice with examples.
2016 Puerto Rico Global Money Week
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
- Nuestra Escuela
PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:
- Comunidad La Barra
- NE Caguas
- NE Loíza y Nuestra Escuelita
- NE Vieques
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:
- 37
NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:
- 37
Nuestra Escuela announced the beginning of Global Money Week as an event which was open to all members of the school community. The agenda of the week was discussed and questions about the events were clarified. As part of the GMW celebrations, students had the opportunity to become exposed to the operations of a local bank, and the children were guided by staff to learn about the financial services that were offered by the bank. Also, through various seminars, definitions of financial planning and savings were discussed and practical activities related to how to save money effectively were conducted. In addition, teachers spoke about money management within enterprises, what to do with income and how to budget for your event.
2015 Puerto Rico Global Money Week
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
- Nuestra Escuela
- Inc., Nuestra Escuela en Caguas
- Nuestra Escuela en Loiza
- Nuestra Escuela en Vieques
- Nuestra Escuela en La Barra
- Nuestra Escuelita
PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:
- Schools
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:
- 201
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED INDIRECTLY:
- 201
Global Money Week celebrations in Puerto Rico were led by Nuestra Escuela. Numerous events were organised in Caguas, Loíza, and Vieques which focused on the themes of entrepreneurship, micro enterprises, the function of a store, how to use your money wisely and financial institutions functions and roles. Students learnt about developing microenterprises using solid waste materials. A small business owner in Vieques shared her story with children and youth. Students enjoyed the opportunity to learn about how a bank functions and the types of services provided by banks to businesses and individuals. A drawing contest was held with the theme “This is what I want my savings for”. Manual Cidre and other leading entrepreneurs shared their business stories motivating many of the young participants. Many of the stories shared the commonality of starting young, helping with the family business, later developing into enterprise businesses. Youth were inspired by the possibility of creating brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Students from Puerto Rico participated in a Global Money Week Youth Talk which was organised with students from Ecuador. They shared the different experiences as entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector and learnt of the entrepreneurial aspirations of their Ecuadorian peers.
The activities/themes were selected by the students. Nuestra Escuela’s personnel then assisted in the coordination of the activities that where held outside of the school premises. Students were able to interact with bank personnel, entrepreneurs and discuss and share their thoughts and ideas on the subjects. It has been a great learning and active experience for all.
2014 Puerto Rico Global Money Week
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
- Nuestra Escuela
PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:
- School
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:
- 146
NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED INDIRECTLY:
- 146
The organisation Nuestra Escuela conducted an exciting GMW between the 10-17 March 2014. Volunteers from the organisation held a workshop for young Puerto Ricans to about creating youth cooperatives so that they can work with their peers to advocate for financial education and inclusion. During the workshop participants were also given tips on how to be entrepreneurial in a ‘bad’ economy.
Children and youth were invited to visit banks for a tour as well as mini-lectures. The younger children were told how the banking system works and how money is designed and minted, while the older youth learnt how to use a checkbook, a credit card and what process they will have to go through in order to buy a home.
In the city of San Juan, children were taught efficient money management skills through fun activities and playing games based on buying and selling of articles. A social network campaign was designed to teach young people about how public funds are used, what the annual national budget is and how it is allocated in 2014. A video-conference was also organised between Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan pupils to chat about ‘the future of children.”