Testimonials

“Every day I long for the time to go to Open Windows, and when I grow up I hope to be a teacher here.”

—Lilian Migdalia, 11 years old

“At the Library I can improve my reading and writing, and I have to do what [my teachers] ask me to do. I can’t eat, be naughty, or shout, and I have to share with my friends and I mustn’t fight.”

—Gerson Estuardo, 11 years old

“My son, Marvin Quiñonez, has been helped enormously by the library. We were recommended to come here as other children were receiving great reinforcements in their reading, writing, computer studies, and many other things. Marvin asked if he could go during the school vacations. Then, in January, he was presented with the opportunity to attend daily and receive computer classes. It is a wonderful opportunity for all of us here in San Miguel Dueñas to have this organization offering this valuable education for free; one that really is so fruitful for the children.”

—Magdalena Ramírez

“There are many different books to read: fiction, stories, reference and others. Every night I dream of coming to the Library with my friends.”

—Daniel Gelber, 10 years old

“So many children and adults with the desire to improve their lives have benefited from Open Windows. There is nowhere else in San Miguel Dueñas that offers free computer courses and helps our children with their learning.

I have three children who have received help from this institution. My daughter of ten studies the computer, paints, and uses the Library for school projects. My five-year-old daughter goes every day, which helps with her psychological development. She is also studying the computer. I have another daughter of two, who has already shown an interest in books. All the staff working at the library are well experienced and able to offer all the help that is needed.

Thank you Open Windows.”

—Monica Fuentes

“I come to Open Windows to learn the computer and new programs. I also come to learn, so that when I am grown up I will be someone in life.”

—Mynor Peréz, 8 years

“Every afternoon the Library helps to reinforce my daughter, Lucero’s, school work, which has resulted in her thriving at school. For her and us, the help that is being offered e.g. computer courses, reading, writing, and painting, is wonderful.”

—Amalia Obregón

“I come to Open Windows because I want to learn. Many gringos come here who are really kind. I love to come every day. There are just so many books; there are bibles, there are fairy tales, there are history books, and books for research. We learn a lot from them and they really help us. We thank all those who help us.”

—Sara Garcia, 10 years old

“I come to Open Windows because they teach me to read and Learn. And they also teach the small children their vowels and help us with research for our homework.”

—Eliel Pérez, 11 years

“I am the mother of Pedro Eduardo. I sent him to the Library because he knew nothing, even though it is his first year in Primary school. The Library helps him every day in the afternoon and he is learning so much.”

—Rosa España

“The teachers help me to reach the grades I need in school. If not, I would not be able to reach these grades.”

—Will Pérez, 12 years old

“Every day Open Windows helps to reinforce what my son, Fernando, has learnt in school. As a result he has noticeably advanced in his reading and writing. He is also learning the computer, which he is really enjoying. Thank you!”

—María Rosa De Paz

“There are so many interesting things at Open Windows: the books, the activities, the stories and the books on the human body.”

—Edras Manuel, 11 years old

“I come to Open Windows because I want to, not because I am forced to. I love all the teachers even when they scold us, because they have their reasons.”

—Eva del Rosario, 11 years old

“I think I have learned many things here and I think that these things will be very useful when I grow up, and forever.”

—Luis Fernando, 11 years old

“The teachers are so kind and look after everyone so well, for example, if I have some homework that I don’t understand, they will help me to understand it. The Library is also here for children and adults who cannot read and write. The teachers patiently help them to read and write, and to understand. I love to come every day as I know it is going to help me in the future. I am so grateful to Open Windows for everything that has been taught to me and all the other children.”

—Julio Gil Talva, 15 years old

“The teacher’s are always patient with me when I have problems with my homework, reading and writing. I love the books as I learn so many words.”

—Luis David, 11 years old