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The K'ekchi' Mennonite Church (INEMGUA) was formed in 1972 and presently consists of 87 churches divided into six geographic regions. The church then created, in 1997, the K'ekchi' Mennonite Foundation (FUNDAMENO) to administer and strengthen three development programs, one of which is Bezaleel.
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goal of Bezaleel is to provide a transformational, holistic, bilingual
education for K'ekchi' youth. Valueing and giving dignity to K'ekchi'
history and culture empowers students, forming future leaders for
the development and betterment of K'ekchi' communities and churches.
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Educational
Objectives:
- Form
students who follow the way of Jesus and who are oriented
toward the coming of God's kingdom of Peace and Justice.
- Give
value and dignity to K'ekchi' language and culture.
- Deepen
students knowledge of the Bible and Anabaptist theology.
- Provide
students with two vocational skills.
- Form
critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and individuals
that transform conflicts into opportunities.
- Develop
Church and community leaders.
- Educate
students in constructive mediation, reconciliation and transformation
of conflicts.
- Instruct
students in community organization and development.
- Increase
awareness of environmental issues and promote healthy ecological
principles.
- Promote
human rights and equality for all people.
- Provide
instruction in health, nutrition and human development.
- Teach
financial planning and money management.
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