At Yspaniola’s Learning Center, we believe that literacy is a foundation for peace, dignity, and opportunity. Through literacy-focused tutoring classes, we provide Spanish language instruction to more than 150 students ages 4 to 15 in Batey Libertad—many of whom speak Spanish as a second language. Our curriculum, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDGs 4, 10, and 16), bridges critical gaps left by the under-resourced public education system, fostering fundamental reading skills such as phonics, comprehension, and fluency.

More than just a tutoring program, our Learning Center promotes education for human rights by nurturing emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and peaceful conflict resolution. With an emphasis on individualized attention, we conduct regular assessments—including preschool readiness checks, phonics evaluations, and progress tracking using the Reading A to Z system—to ensure every child has the support needed to thrive academically and socially.