<div><strong>UPDATE – LOOK HOW FAR WE’VE COME TOGETHER !!</strong>
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<div>If you stopped scrolling the first time, thank you.
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<div>If you’re seeing this again, even better — because a lot has changed since our last update.
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<div>What started as an idea is now <strong>real impact on the ground.</strong>
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<div>And today, we want to show you exactly what your support has already made possible — and what we’re building next.
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<div><strong>What is Unforgotten?</strong>
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<div>Unforgotten is a charity co-founded by <strong>Álvaro Sampedro and María Castrillo</strong>, created to support the education and wellbeing of deaf children in low-income contexts.
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<div>The project began after Álvaro spent several months volunteering at <strong>Nyabihu School for the Deaf</strong> in rural Rwanda. During that time, it became clear that the school wasn’t just lacking resources — it was facing long-term sustainability challenges.
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<li><em>Will the school be able to stay open next year?</em>
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<li><em>Will teachers leave due to unstable conditions?</em>
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<div>Unforgotten was created to respond to those challenges <strong>with long-term collaboration, not one-off aid</strong> — working hand in hand with the school, listening first, and building sustainable support over time.
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<div><strong>Where has your donation gone so far?</strong>
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<div><strong>Summer Camp – A Shared Success</strong>
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<div>The <strong>Summer Camp</strong> was a powerful example of what collaboration can look like when it’s done right.
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<div>Unforgotten worked closely with <strong>Nyabihu School for the Deaf</strong>, alongside teachers and staff, to create a space where students could <strong>learn, express themselves, and enjoy</strong> their holidays, while teachers explored new ways of working with the resources available.
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<div>Thanks to your donations on GoFundMe, <strong>£1,665.83</strong> was allocated to food for students and teachers during the 3 week camp, transport for students, a small compensation for teachers, cooks, and school staff who worked during their holidays and internet access to support activities.
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<div><strong> Understanding the Bigger Picture</strong>
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<div>To make responsible decisions, we commissioned <strong>two additional reports</strong> from the school to better understand long-term challenges:
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<div>Over the past five years, only <strong>14 out of 54 students (25.9%)</strong> passed the <strong>National Exam at the end of Primary 6</strong>. Passing this exam is a critical requirement for students to access <strong>secondary school</strong>, meaning that the majority of deaf students are currently unable to continue their education beyond primary level.
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<div><strong>64% of graduates (60 out of 93)</strong> are currently unemployed or not studying.
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<div>These figures highlight systemic barriers that continue to limit educational and employment opportunities for deaf learners in Rwanda — and reinforce why long-term, structural support matters.
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<div><strong>School Year Support – What’s next?</strong>
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<div><strong> Books &amp; Learning Materials</strong>
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<div>We already have a confirmed supplier and are ready to purchase <strong>190 textbooks for students and teachers.</strong>
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<div><strong>Total cost: £811</strong>
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<div>Until now, many classes have had <strong>only one book per subject</strong>, only for the teacher. These new books will allow children to <strong>follow lessons properly, study independently, and support teachers in delivering stronger, more structured classes.</strong>
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<div>This is one of the most immediate and tangible improvements we can make for this school year.
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<div><strong> Clean Water</strong>
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<div>We are currently gathering technical information to <strong>assess the quality of the water</strong> supply reaching the school.
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<div>At the same time, we are seeking organisations or companies that can support or carry out a proper <strong>water quality analysis</strong>, which will allow us to take informed, sustainable action.
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<div><strong> Warm &amp; Waterproof Clothes</strong>
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<div>The school is located in a cold, mountainous area. During the rainy season, students face harsh conditions.
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<div>We are actively looking for <strong>local Rwandan suppliers</strong> who can provide <strong>durable, warm, and waterproof clothing</strong> in the quantities required — prioritising quality, sustainability, and local sourcing.
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<div><strong>Thank you </strong>
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<div>If you’ve read this far, thank you for staying with us.
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<div>If you believe in this project, please consider <strong>donating or sharing this post.</strong> Even small contributions help build something bigger — a stronger school, better opportunities, and a future where deaf children are not left behind.
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<div>You’re not just donating.
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<div>You’re helping make sure these children are <strong>seen, supported, and not forgotten.</strong>
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<div>That’s what Unforgotten means &lt;3
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<div>Each of these goals has its own target, and we’ll be sharing the progress on <strong>Instagram: @unforgottenwbh. Follow us!!</strong>
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<div><em>Unforgotten is officially registered as a </em><strong><em>Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)</em></strong><em> with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.</em>
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<div><em> </em><strong><em>Charity number: 1214654</em></strong>
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<div><strong>¡ACTUALIZACIÓN – MIRA TODO LO QUE HEMOS CONSEGUIDO JUNTOS!</strong>
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<div>Si te detuviste a leer la primera vez, gracias.
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<div>Si estás viendo esto de nuevo, aún mejor — porque muchas cosas han cambiado desde nuestra última actualización.
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<div>Lo que empezó como una idea hoy es <strong>impacto real sobre el terreno.</strong>
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<div>Y hoy queremos mostrarte exactamente qué ha hecho posible tu apoyo — y qué estamos construyendo ahora.
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<div><strong>¿Qué es Unforgotten?</strong>
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<div>Unforgotten es una organización benéfica cofundada por <strong>Álvaro Sampedro y María Castrillo</strong>, creada para apoyar la educación y el bienestar de niños y niñas sordos en contextos de bajos recursos.
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<div>El proyecto comenzó después de que Álvaro pasara varios meses como voluntario en el <strong>Colegio de Sordos de Nyabihu</strong>, en una zona rural de Ruanda. Durante ese tiempo, quedó claro que el colegio no solo carecía de recursos, sino que se enfrentaba a retos de sostenibilidad a largo plazo.
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<div>Preguntas como:
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<li><em>¿Podrá el colegio seguir abierto el próximo año?</em>
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<li><em>¿Habrá que reducir nuevamente el número de estudiantes?</em>
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<li><em>¿Los profesores abandonarán el centro debido a la inestabilidad?</em>
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<div>Unforgotten nació para responder a estos retos mediante <strong>colaboración a largo plazo, no ayudas puntuales</strong> — trabajando mano a mano con el colegio, escuchando primero y construyendo un apoyo sostenible con el tiempo.
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<div><strong>¿A dónde ha ido tu donación hasta ahora?</strong>
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<div><strong> Campamento de Verano – Un éxito compartido</strong>
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<div>El <strong>Campamento de Verano</strong> fue un claro ejemplo de cómo puede ser la colaboración cuando se hace bien.
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<div>Unforgotten trabajó estrechamente con el <strong>Colegio de Sordos de Nyabihu</strong>, junto a profesores y personal del centro, para crear un espacio donde los estudiantes pudieran <strong>aprender, expresarse y disfrutar</strong> de sus vacaciones, mientras el profesorado con la ayuda de los voluntarios exploraba nuevas formas de trabajar con los recursos disponibles.
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<div>Gracias a vuestras donaciones en GoFundMe, se destinaron <strong>£1.665,83</strong> a la alimentación de estudiantes y profesores durante el campamento de 3 semanas, transporte de los estudiantes, una pequeña compensación para profesores, cocineros y personal del colegio que trabajaron durante sus vacaciones y acceso a internet para apoyar las actividades.
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<div><strong> Entendiendo el contexto general</strong>
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<div>Para tomar decisiones responsables, encargamos <strong>dos informes adicionales</strong> al colegio con el fin de comprender mejor los retos a largo plazo:
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<li><strong>Informe de Exámenes Nacionales</strong>
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<div>En los últimos cinco años, solo <strong>14 de 54 estudiantes (25,9%)</strong> aprobaron el <strong>Examen Nacional al finalizar 6º de Primaria</strong>. Superar este examen es un requisito fundamental para poder continuar a <strong>educación secundaria</strong>, lo que significa que la mayoría de los estudiantes sordos no puede seguir estudiando más allá de la etapa de primaria.
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<li><strong>Informe de Antiguos Alumnos</strong>
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<div>El <strong>64% de los graduados (60 de 93)</strong> se encuentra actualmente sin empleo o sin continuar sus estudios.
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<div>Estas cifras reflejan barreras sistémicas que siguen limitando las oportunidades educativas y laborales de los estudiantes sordos en Ruanda, y refuerzan la importancia de un apoyo estructural y a largo plazo.
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<div><strong>Apoyo para el curso escolar – ¿Qué viene ahora?</strong>
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<div><strong> Libros y materiales educativos</strong>
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<div>Ya contamos con un proveedor confirmado y estamos listos para comprar <strong>190 libros de texto para estudiantes y profesores.</strong>
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<div><strong> Coste total: £811</strong>
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<div>Hasta ahora, muchas clases contaban con un <strong>único libro por asignatura</strong>, utilizado solo por el profesor. Estos nuevos libros permitirán que los estudiantes <strong>sigan las clases correctamente, estudien de forma autónoma y que los profesores impartan clases más sólidas y estructuradas.</strong>
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<div>Esta es una de las mejoras más inmediatas y tangibles que podemos hacer durante este curso escolar.
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<div><strong> Agua potable</strong>
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<div>Actualmente estamos recopilando información técnica para analizar la <strong>calidad del agua que llega al colegio.</strong>
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<div>Al mismo tiempo, estamos buscando organizaciones o empresas que puedan apoyar o llevar a cabo un <strong>análisis completo del agua</strong>, lo que nos permitirá tomar las correspondientes decisiones sostenibles.
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<div><strong> Ropa de abrigo e impermeable</strong>
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<div>El colegio se encuentra en una zona montañosa y fría. Durante la temporada de lluvias, los estudiantes se enfrentan a condiciones especialmente duras.
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<div>Estamos buscando activamente <strong>proveedores locales en Ruanda</strong> que puedan ofrecer <strong>ropa duradera, cálida e impermeable</strong> en las cantidades necesarias, priorizando la calidad, la sostenibilidad y la compra local.
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<div><strong>Gracias</strong>
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<div>Si has llegado hasta aquí, gracias por quedarte con nosotros.
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<div>Si crees en este proyecto, por favor <strong>considera donar o compartir esta publicación</strong>. Incluso las contribuciones más pequeñas ayudan a construir algo más grande — un colegio más fuerte, más oportunidades y un futuro donde los niños y niñas sordos no queden atrás.
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<div>No estás solo donando.
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<div>Estás ayudando a que estos niños y niñas sean <strong>vistos, apoyados y no olvidados.</strong>
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<div>Eso es lo que significa Unforgotten &lt;3
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<div>Cada uno de estos objetivos tiene su propia meta, y compartiremos los avances en <strong>Instagram: @unforgottenwbh. ¡Síguenos!</strong>
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<div><em>Unforgotten está oficialmente registrada como </em><strong><em>Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)</em></strong><em> ante la Charity Commission for England and Wales.</em>
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<div><em> </em><strong><em>Número de registro: 1214654</em></strong>
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