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FairMail manager and former photographer Anidela has graduated!

martes, mayo 11th, 2021

A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true. We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true.

We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true. We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true.

We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true. We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true.

We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true. We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!A major achievement for her and an endless source of pride for FairMail

Anidela joined FairMail in 2011 when she was 13 old. After retiring as a photographer, she applied for the position of FairMail Operational Manager in Peru and she has been working in this position ever since. Parallel to her commitment in FairMail, Anidela has never ceased to pursue her number 1 goal which was graduating from university. With a research thesis on the working conditions of the employees of a medium-size Peruvian agricultural company, on April 14, 2021, she graduated from the faculty of Administración de Empresas y Servicios (Business Administration) at the Universidad Privada “Leonardo da Vinci”. After 5 years and over 50 exams, her dream came true.

We interviewed Anidela about her achievement and this is what she told us:

Anidela, why did you choose Business Administration?
At first, I was more interested in Accounting. In High School I was particularly good with numbers so I thought that Accounting would match my talent with numbers. Then I met an employee of the company where my father works, and she inspired me to pursue a career in Business Administration. I am very happy with my choice now because Business Administration has a more comprehensive curriculum that also includes human resources, occupational health and salary management, so I have more chances to find a job.

You have reached a major life goal; how do you feel about that?
I couldn’t be happier. The day of the presentation of my thesis I was very nervous, I hadn’t been able to sleep and eat properly for a week! Due to Covid restrictions, the presentation was online, and I decided to present my research from the FairMail office because the internet connection in my house is not always reliable and I didn’t want to take any risks. Fortunately, all went well! I am also particularly proud of the fact that, thanks to my proceeds from FairMail, I was able to finance my studies alone, without impacting the family budget. I’ve always been independent and that is a priceless feeling.

How does your family feel about you graduating?
They are very proud of me. I am the first in my family to graduate, which makes them very happy. I am very lucky because they have always supported my choice and I have always felt that they were on my side throughout these years.

What role did FairMail play in your education?
I always think that if it hadn’t been for FairMail I wouldn’t have enrolled at university, let alone graduate. When I was a photographer, I kept reminding myself that if I worked well and took good pictures, I would have more chances to sell them and I would earn more money to pay for my studies, and that’s what happened. My family couldn’t afford to cover the costs of my studies as my older sister was also studying at that time, so FairMail played an instrumental role in my education.

Any plans for the future?
Well…a lot! First of all, I plan to keep working as FairMail operational manager, it’s a job that I really like and that gives me financial stability, which is very important considering the times we’re living in. When things improve, I would like to look for a part-time job in Business Administration. My long-term goal is to set up my own chocolate candy business. This is something that I have been doing informally for many years now and I would like to turn it into a small side business.

Anidela’s achievement is FairMail’s achievement as she perfectly embodies our mission: promoting education as the driving force to social and economic empowerment so we couldn’t be happier to see her reach this milestone.

Congratulations, Anidela, you have made us all very happy and proud!

Primer ex fotógrafo de FairMail India admitido en una universidad nacional

miércoles, septiembre 20th, 2017
Former FairMail India photographer Anil Rao

Former FairMail India photographer Anil Rao

Ever since FairMail India had to close its doors there has been less news about the teenagers who used to be part of the FairMail India team. But this time we have some huge news: Anil Rao managed to pass the entrance exam and get admitted to study chemistry, zoology and botany at the BHU University in Varanasi! Passing the entrance exam is normally already a huge achievement but Anil managed to do so with even bigger challenges in his personal life.

Anil’s father passes away

Anil entered FairMail India at the age of 14 and was always somewhat the professor of the group, aiming to become a big man as he called it by studying at the BHU university. Just before finishing high school his father passed away due to tuberculosis, leaving his family behind with Anil as the oldest son. At that moment, we were all terribly worried he would have to give up his academic aspirations in order to earn a living for his family. Luckily his mother managed to earn some money and Anil could work as assistant manager for FairMail India at the time.

Anil with his family

Anil with his family

Fighting tuberculosis

When FairMail India had to close his doors our partner Asha Deep employed Anil by making him responsible for the teenagers’ money withdrawals from their FairMail funds. Then tragedy struck again, this time his sister got TBC causing new stress and of course the fear the disease would continue to spread within the family. Eventually it did and Anil was also diagnosed with TBC.

After fighting the disease during more than a year Anil’s health improved and he could focus full force again on his study and prepare for the entrance exam with private tuition.

A dream comes true

With as result that Anil passed the entrance exam. On the 20th of July 2017, his dream came true and he will start his 3 year bachelor study at the public university, aiming at specializing in chemistry after 2 years. As it is a public university the costs of studying are quite low, so Anil hopes to save the earnings from the continued sale of his FairMail cards for his master’s study in the future.

It goes without saying that we are extremely proud of Anil and hope that his success is a source of inspiration for the other former FairMail teenagers in his surroundings.

Segundo estudiante FairMail se gradúa de la Universidad

miércoles, julio 12th, 2017
Yuli at the moment of her graduation

Yuli at the moment of her graduation

11 years after FairMail started, former photographer Yuli (23, Peru) gave us the best birthday present of all by graduating from University.

An amazing achievement if you consider that as a little girl Yuli had to help her parents select stones and gravel at the quarry to help make ends meet after moving from the mountains to the big city. One generation later their daughter got a bachelor title in Languages from the highly ranked national university of Trujillo. And Yuli is not planning to stop right there.

An amazing path
Yuli entered FairMail in 2008 at the age of 15 years, after being scouted from the YMCA project that works with at risk teenagers near the Trujillo land-fill. Back then she was a very shy girl but it was already clear that she wanted to achieve more in life.

She reached her goal of passing the entrance exam for the National University on her second try in 2013, the same year she travelled to Europe for FairMail’s promotional tour. She soon got the hang of travelling, going to the United States for the past 2 winters to practice her English while working in resort hotels.

Read more about Yuli’s path on her personal profile page or in this video:

Next steps
Yuli wants to keep on studying to get a MSc. degree in Education. “I am checking to see if I can do my master degree in another country through a scholarship or something like that. I always believed that investing in education is the best step towards success” she says. No doubt that the income she keeps earning from the sale of her FairMail cards, on top of the 8.744 euro she already earned, will come in handy for that.

Yuli next to her very proud mother

Yuli next to her very proud mother

Shining example
Yuli’s success is not only benefitting herself. She has also become a shining example for her surroundings. 2 of her brothers and sisters are now also in university. And during her 2 years as co-manager of FairMail Peru she inspired many of the current FairMail teenagers to believe in their own dreams. “I always told everyone that you have to do what you really like if you want to pick the fruits of your efforts.” Yuli says.

Wise lessons from Yuli
Yuli has more lessons for all of us: “I also believe that is very important to never disappoint the people that believe in you, that support you and that love you. It doesn’t matter what your goal in life is, what really matters is how much effort, dedication and affection you put into achieving it.

This way she shows great respect to her parents who greatly sacrificed themselves so their children could have a better future. And also making the best possible use of the assistance FairMail gives to underprivileged teenagers.

Misión Posible: trabajar en metas personales

domingo, abril 23rd, 2017
Angelica and her goal to get into National University

Angelica and her goal to get into National University

Juan Gabriel and his goal to pay for the first 2 years of his private university himself (before he can get a scholarship)

Juan Gabriel and his goal to pay for the first 2 years of his private university himself (before he can get a scholarship)

Money alone is not enough

The money the teenagers earn with the sale of their cards will get them nowhere without a personal goal for the future which they believe in. Now that FairMail founder Janneke graduated as adolescents coach we started a new project called Mission Possible. During a shared 11-step program each teenager sets a personal goal and works on it, sharing each step in the group and taking their families and other supporters along in the process too.

The goals the FairMail teenagers chose are mostly educational goals, like getting into the National University, ending on first place in class on high school and getting admitted in a football academy. These are ambitious goals, for which you need confidence, persistence and some help along the way.

Paul want to get into a local soccer academy

Paul wants to get into a local soccer academy

Medalit want to get at least an 85% score in high school so her parents will be proud of her

Medalit wants to get at least an 85% score in high school so her parents will be proud of her

The power of a symbol

Each teenager chose a symbol to carry along with him or her as extra motivator and to remind them of the goal they set for themselves. The teenagers made the life size symbols in these pictures themselves. Each expressing what they want to achieve over the coming 12 months.

An important part of this project is about the teenagers becoming more aware of what they have achieved so far and which qualities they already have inside them. Qualities which they can use in reaching their goals. Another step is to think about possible setbacks and make a plan for when those setbacks might come along. They keep track of the progress they make and motivate each other in their challenges.

Positive results

So far the results have been positive: we see their inner motivation grow and little by little also their self-confidence and trust that their goals become within reach, step by step!

You can follow their development by staying tuned into their personal profile pages on the FairMail website.

Yulissa want to get first place in her final year of high school

Yulissa wants to get first place in her final year of high school

Dante wants to get admitted in a soccer academy

Dante wants to get admitted in a soccer academy

Bryan want to get admitted to the National University

Bryan wants to get admitted to the National University

Maria flor: primer graduado universitario de FairMail

miércoles, septiembre 7th, 2016

This year FairMail is celebrating its tenth anniversary. We got the biggest gift of all from former FairMail Peru photographer Maria flor who became the first FairMail teenager to get a university degree! And also the first in her family. In July she defended her thesis successfully and finished the 5-year communications sciences degree at the UCV private university.

Stand out from the rest
When Maria flor started studying she had a very clear goal: to stand out from the rest. As this would be the best guarantee for a better future. A clear example of this is the story she told about her best memory over the past 5 years:

250MF1At my private university the monthly fees are very high. When I went to pay for my second semester the secretary told me I didn’t have to pay anything as I got the highest grades of all during the first semester. I was sure it had to be a mistake. So I asked her to check again please. But it was true. I was in shock and couldn’t think at all. But later in the bus back home I was very happy that all my effort, dedication, determination and invested time had been worthwhile.

In many of the following semesters Maria flor repeated this performance and received more scholarships for her high scores.

Finding a job in Peru
Even with a university degree finding a good job is not easy in Peru. A lot depends on who you know amongst potential employers so they can recommend you. Moreover, most employers are looking for employees with experience. And usually the first years you have to deal with being lowest in the hierarchy so your next job can be better. To increase your chances to find a job it is also very important to have various degrees.

Plans for the future
So it looks like Maria flor isn’t finished studying yet. She wants to complement her degree with studying English, graphic design and audio visual techniques. And she wants to work as Au Pair in the USA for one year.

Perhaps it sounds a bit crazy because normally after finishing university people look for a job. But I want to try something different as I like learning new things, work on my English and feel that I can do something by myself as I have always lived with my mother, brothers and sister. When I return I want to study “international business” and travel to Canada as there are opportunities for Peruvian students to do an internship there.

That’s Maria flor, always working on new goals.

The next generation
With Maria flor out of university we currently have two Peruvian teenagers in University: Yuli and Anidela. Actually three as Juan Gabriel just started studying communication sciences at the UPAO private university in August. On his way to become FairMail’s first male university graduate?

Informe anual del impacto social en el 2015

miércoles, abril 27th, 2016
Angeles earning money while learning photography

Angeles earning money while learning photography

Somos muy orgullosos por poder presentar el tercer informe anual del impacto social de FairMail. Abajo usted puede leer que impacto usted está apoyando con el envío de nuestros postales de comercio justo y con la compra de nuestros imágenes de comercio justo.

“Ganar mientras estudiar”

En el 2015 los 55 jóvenes fotógrafos ganaron un total de 23.601 euro para invertir en su propia educación, las casas de sus familias y costos médicos. Dinero que ganaron durante los clases de fotografía gratuitas en su “centro juvenil” que  auto financiaron con medios propios. Gracias a este logro llegamos al monto total de más que 165.000 euro ganando por los jóvenes, un año antes de nuestro décimo aniversario.

Anidela in front of the university where she is studying

Anidela in front of the university where she is studying

Los chicos con mayores ganancias en el 2015 eran Anidela y Kzanier del Perú, con 1.666 y 1.132 euro cada uno el año pasado. Anidela (18) actualmente está estudiando administración en una Universidad privada y Kzanier (16) está ahorrando para poder estudiar diseño gráfico en un instituto privado luego de terminar la secundaria este ano.

 

Porcentaje de chicos que deja de estudiar es más bajo que cifra nacional

Estas ganancias son esenciales para que los chicos pueden lograr sus metas. Pero solo el dinero no es suficiente. Su éxito también dependerá de su propia perseverancia, situación familiar y motivación personal.

Por diferentes razones el 22% de los chicos que empezaron  con FairMail no lograron completar su tiempo con  nosotros hasta la edad de jubilación de 19 años (21% en 2014 y 20% en 2013). Estos 12 chicos perdieron su motivación, se dejaron influir mucho por “amigos” malos o tenían problemas familiares tan graves que no podrían continuar en FairMail. En el 2015 también perdimos a dos chicos por razones similares. Ambos todavía reciben su parte de las ganancias de la venta de sus postales para pagar sus estudios. Uno está en secundaria y el otro está estudiando contabilidad.

Diana, Jorge and Angeles after finishing high school

Diana, Jorge and Angeles after finishing high school

47 de los 55 chicos que empezaron con FairMail lograron terminar sus secundaria o todavía están en la secundaria. (en 2014 la cifra era similar con 85%). Nada mal tomando en cuenta la situación de los jóvenes con quienes trabajamos. También si lo comparas con la cifra nacional de la India donde solo el 42% de los jóvenes termina secundaria (o el 62% del quintal más pobre en el Perú que termina secundaria). Lamentablemente 8 jóvenes de FairMail no terminaron su secundara por razones como tener que trabajar para aumentar el ingreso familiar o poca motivación para estudiar.

97% de los jóvenes de FairMail siguen estudiando después de terminar la secundaria

De los chicos que terminaron su secundaria el 59% ha continuado de estudiar careras universitarias o preparase parta esto en una academia. Parece que las ganas para una carrera universitaria es contagiosa en la pandilla positive de FairMail . El 38% ha continuado con una carrera ocupacional. En  total esto se suma a 97% de los jóvenes que decidieron de seguir estudiando luego de terminar la secundaria. Somos muy orgullosos por este porcentaje de casi 100%! Solo un chico decidió de no seguir estudiando. El empezó su propio negocio de compra y venta de ganado por lo cual no necesitaba formación como su suegro lo pudo ensenar todo. También somos muy orgullosos del!

The teenagers aiming for a better future

The teenagers aiming for a better future

El 94% de los jóvenes “jubilados” rompen la cadena de pobreza

En este momento el 69% de los chicos de FairMail están estudiando algo. De los que ya no estudian el 65% tiene un trabajo digno como en el turismo, ventas o como profesor). 5 chicos tienen su empresa propia (29%, igual que el año anterior) como una panadería, fábrica de pelotas, fotógrafo o taller mecánico. De esta manera ellos rompieron la cadena de pobreza y tienen la oportunidad de formar una familia en lo cual sus hijos tendrán oportunidades mayores que ellos mismos recibieron de sus padres.

No es solo éxito. Uno de los ex-chicos se encuentra actualmente en una situación en lo cual básicamente trabajo como esclava haciendo tareas en la casa y otro chico falleció por su enfermedad. También “perdimos” a 12 chicos en el camino, antes que llegaron a los 19 años. Seguimos vendiendo sus postales e intentamos de mantener el contacto para ayudarlos si es posible. Felizmente los 12 están bien. Están en colegio, tienen su empresa propia o un trabajo digno.

Visual showing FairMail's input, activities, output, outcome and impact in 2015.

Visual showing FairMail’s input, activities, output, outcome and impact in 2015.

Visual showing FairMail’s input, activities, output, outcome and impact in 2015. Click to view large version.

Escuelas en el Peru cierran temprano por “El Nino”

martes, diciembre 8th, 2015

En el Peru el ano escolar normalmente termina en diciembre. Sin embargo este ano el gobierno ha decidido avanzar mas rapido con clases extras los sabados para que el ano ya puede terminar en noviembre. De esta forma el gobierno espera lograr que se culminan todos los examenes antes de las fuertes lluvias previstos por fenomono de El Nino. Estos podrian causar que alumnos no llegan a sus colegios para los examenes debido a inundaciones y huaycos.

 

Durante el ultimo “El Nino” fuerte de 1998 Huanchaco se quedo aislado cuando el rio seco se cambio en un rio con un caudar bravo, arestrando a hogares de familias que habian construido sus casas en el rio seco.

 

Aunque todavia no hay las libretas finales si parece que todos los chicos de FairMail Peru han pasado el ano. Aplauso! Hasta Dante que rompio el hueso de su brazo durante un partido de futbol. Felizmente pudo hacer sus examenes de forma oral.

FairMail Peru photographer Juan Gabriel standing in front of the Kepler Academy

FairMail Peru photographer Juan Gabriel standing in front of the Kepler Academy

Por mientras dos adolescentes que hicieron sus promocion de secundario al inicio de 2015, Juan Gabriel y Maria de los Angeles, se estan preparando para el examen de admision de la universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT). En promedio solo un 10% de los postulantes lograr entrar a la UNT.

Juan Gabriel (de 17 anos) hizo su secundaria en una escuela no escolarizado en los fines de semana. Lo que significa que tiene que aprender muchas cosas nuevas para poder hacer bien el examen. Con su parte de las ganancias el ahora estudia 6 dias en la semana en la academia Kepler en Trujillo. Ademas de estudiar nuevas temas tambien esta practicando mucho con examenes antiguas. Cada semana se esta subiendo su puntaje.

Angeles (18 anos) escogio otra ruta para entrar. Lamentablemente su puntaje en el examen de admision de Marzo 2015 no fue suficiente para entrar. Esta vez se esta preparando en el CEPUNT. Esta academia es muy competativa y garantiza una entrada directa a la universidad para los alumnos con el mejor puntaje luego de 3 examenes parciales. Si ella logra obtener un puesto entre los primeros 8 de los 60 alumnos quienes tambien quieren estudiar trabajo social ella tendra un ingreso directo. En su primer examen parcial obtuvo el puesto 18, entonces Angeles tiene que esforzarse mucho todavia. La deseamos mucha suerte para el siguente examen este domingo.

Juan Gabriel saca primer puesto

miércoles, julio 15th, 2015
FairMail Peru photographer Juan Gabriel

FairMail Peru photographer Juan Gabriel

La ola de promociones de chicos de FairMail Perú aún no termina! Esta vez le toco a Juan Gabriel. El mes pasado termino la secundaria. No solo lo termino, sino obtuvo las mejores notas de todos!

Juan Gabriel en su juventud paso un tiempo viviendo por las calles, cantando para ganarse un sencillo, pero esto ocasionó que se retrasará en el colegio. Los profesionales del albergue decidieron que era mejor que Juan Gabriel aprende un oficio para que obtenga experiencia laboral. Para poder terminar secundaria entro a un colegio no escolarizado en los fines de semana y los resultados lo podemos ver ahora.

Juan Gabriel's certificate

Juan Gabriel’s certificate

Ahora es claro que Juan Gabriel también tiene mucha potencia académica. Él quiere entrar a la universidad. En los meses que vienen, desea postular y se estará preparando para el examen de admisión de la universidad nacional de Trujillo, gracias a la venta de sus postales. Él espera poder estudiar ciencias de la comunicación. Para esta va necesitar un puntaje muy alto, entonces requiere de una preparación dura.

Ahora él está estudiando ingles en un centro de idiomas, consiguió una beca para estudiar fotografía en una academia. Estamos muy felices que Juan Gabriel está aprovechando al máximo su potencial para así también poder apoyar a su familia en el futuro. Porque aunque tenían problemas en su juventud, ahora más que todo espera poder construir una verdadera casa para su familia en el terreno que tienen en Trujillo. Para que así ya no entra el agua cuando llueve.

Haga clic acá si quieres felicitar a Juan Gabriel.

Juan Gabriel's mother in front of their home.

Juan Gabriel’s mother in front of their home.

 

Impacto social de FairMail en 2014

viernes, enero 30th, 2015
Yomira when still at high school

Yomira when still at high school

Después de la primera medición de FairMail impacto social del año pasado, estamos encantados de presentar las nuevas figuras de impacto social de FairMail durante 2014.

Cuando FairMail se creó en 2006, además de traer fotos con una perspectiva original en el mercado, nuestro – más importante – objetivo era lograr nuestra misión social:

«Dar a adolescentes de bajos recursos la oportunidad de crear un futuro mejor para ellos.»

Pero, ¿cuánto impacto creamos en nuestros ocho años de operación y en 2014 específicamente? ¿Y qué hicieron los adolescentes con las con sus ganancias obtenidas?

«Ganar mientras se aprende”

En el año 2014, 52 fotógrafos adolescentes ganaron 32.080 euros (€ 20.530 en 2013) para invertir en su propia educación, la vivienda de sus familias y en atención médica.

Los que más ganaron en Perú y la India fueron Elmer y Sandhya con 2.025 y 3.564 euros, respectivamente. En segundo lugar llegaron Yomira y Dhiraj con 1.349 en 2.132 euros cada uno.

Tasa de abandono escolar de estudiantes de FairMail es mucho más baja que el promedio nacional

Estas ganancias son cruciales para que los adolescentes son capaces de cumplir con sus planes de futuro soñado. Pero el dinero no es garantía del éxito, también depende de su perseverancia, la situación familiar y la motivación en FairMail.

Debido a la combinación de estas razones, el 21% (20% en 2013) de los adolescentes que comenzaron FairMail no llegó a la edad de jubilación de 19 años. Estos 11 adolescentes ya sea que perdieron la motivación en el camino, o tenían problemas por «viejos amigos» o tipo de problemas personales que enfrentan, por estas razones no podían continuar con FairMail.

85% (86% en 2013) de todos los adolescentes que comenzaron con FairMail han logrado terminar o todavía están en la secundaria. No está mal teniendo en cuenta las situaciones personales de los adolescentes de FairMail. Además, si se compara el promedio nacional en la India donde solo el 52% todos los adolescentes termina el décimo grado (o el 65% de todos los niños en Perú que terminan la escuela secundaria).

95% de los adolescentes FairMail siguen aprendiendo después de terminar la secundaria

De esos adolescentes de FairMail que terminaron la escuela secundaria 52% (40% en 2013) ha seguido a universidad o una academia para prepararse. 43% (47% en 2013) de ellos han continuado con algún tipo de formación profesional. Sólo el 5% (13% en 2013) no decidió seguir estudiando en absoluto después de terminar la escuela secundaria, ya que podían conseguir un trabajo que no requiere la formación profesional.

83% de los adolescentes FairMail «jubilados» haber roto la cadena de la pobreza

En este momento el 65% (68% en 2013) de los adolescentes de FairMail todavía están estudiando algo. De ellos que ya no estudian más, el 77% (55% en 2013) tiene un trabajo decente (que varían desde la administración hasta la construcción o en la area de ventas). 29% (23% en 2013) tiene su propio negocio o trabaja por cuenta propia (que varía de una panadería, que producen los balones de fútbol, que son fotógrafos profesionales o mecánico). De esta manera se ha roto la cadena de la pobreza y se puede empezar a construir una familia que proporcionará mucho mejores oportunidades para sus hijos que las familias donde crecieron en. (8% de las adolescentes ex FairMail ya tienen sus propios hijos!)

No todo es éxito sin embargo. Aún así el 17% (22% en 2013) de los adolescentes retirados son desempleados o tienen un trabajo inestable (que varía de hacer las tareas domésticas a estar en la cárcel). 2 de cada 3 adolescentes que están en esta situación pasan a ser adolescentes que no terminaron el programa FairMail hasta la edad de 19. Esto sólo demuestra la importancia del enfoque y la orientación a largo plazo de FairMail.

Cuatro adolescentes peruanos se gradúan de la secundaria

viernes, enero 30th, 2015
Diana, Jorge and Angeles with their high school certificates

Diana, Jorge and Angeles with their high school certificates

En el segundo informe de impacto social anual de FairMail se puede leer que 2014 fue un gran año para la mayoría de jóvenes peruanos en FairMail y para los (ex) participantes: la mitad del equipo actual se graduó de la secundaria en la escuela ! Una gran felicitación a Anídela (16), Ángeles (17), Diana (16) y Jorge (18) para haber persistido en la escuela en el nivel secundaria.

Ángeles ya se graduó en el inicio del año. Desde entonces, ella está estudiando muy duro en la academia privada Kepler, está preparándose para el examen que permite su ingreso en la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo el 15 de marzo. Esta es la universidad más difícil de poder ingresar. En las escuelas públicas el nivel de enseñanza no es muy alto por eso ella tiene que invertir en la preparación de una academia cara. Sus calificaciones durante los exámenes de prueba son muy prometedores. Pero ella dice a sí misma que esto no debe convertirse en un exceso de confianza y relajo. Continuará…

Jorge with his certificate

Jorge with his certificate

Jorge terminó la secundaria en el mes de junio, mientras asistía a un colegio no escolarizado dirigido a personas que necesitan combinar su escuela con el trabajo, además de asistir a FairMail. Desde ese entonces ha estado trabajando y orientándose en su educación superior. En este mes se está inscribiendo para estudiar chef y como conductor de maquinaria pesada. En el corto plazo el espera poder combinar el trabajo como cocinero y sus estudios de maquinaria pesada. Esto le permitiría conseguir un trabajo bien remunerado en una empresa de construcción en una de las muchas nuevas minas en Perú.

Diana with her certificate

Diana with her certificate

Diana acaba de terminar la secundaria en la escuela en Diciembre, en la misma escuela que Ángeles. En lugar de tomar merecidas vacaciones de verano, ella decidió tomar cursos de verano para así poder tener una base. En marzo se iniciarán sus clases en la universidad privada César Vallejo en Trujillo, la carrera de ciencias de la comunicación que implica estudiar 5 años.

Anídela también terminó en Diciembre. Ella ocupó el segundo puesto de su salón en el nivel secundario. También ha decidido saltar las vacaciones de verano y optó por asistir a la academia para prepararse para la universidad privada Leonardo da Vinci en Trujillo. En marzo comenzará a cumplir su sueño de hace anos de estudiar administración de empresas en la universidad con la beca que ganó.