Rooted in Language

February 21, 2026

On International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the richness and beauty of every culture and the vital work of educators like César who are ensuring that languages and the identities they carry continue to thrive.
With the support of Global Affairs Canada, we are working in partnership with Garifuna and Indigenous communities to implement an Intercultural Bilingual Education project aimed at reducing racial and gender disparities and advancing mother-tongue learning for thousands of students who are falling behind global learning standards.

Most recently, César and the project team travelled to coastal Caribbean communities, including the community of Sangrelaya, Honduras. Solar panels were installed on the school roof, while inside the school, teachers gathered to build their skills and confidence. Chromebooks were distributed, the Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education was powered up, and hands-on workshops were held.

Through distance teacher training, expanded access to digital learning resources, and the community-led development of mother-tongue materials, teachers and students alike are being set up for success in this historically marginalized community along Honduras’ Caribbean coast.

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