To provide a free English education to kids throughout Latin America;
To empower high school students and encourage them in serving their communities;
To promote global connections between young people.
At SynYouth, we believe that every young individual should have the chance to change the world. And to be able to change the world, they must be able to communicate in it.
That’s why we focus on providing kids with an education in English — "the world’s second language”.
Young People
Supporting Each Other
Benefits of English
Communication
English is spoken by 1 in 5 people worldwide, and there are more than 50 English-speaking countries, making English
The most common second language in the world
The second most spoken language in the world
So, whether you’re studying abroad in the Philippines or traveling in Italy or working in Germany, knowing how to speak English can help you have a conversation no matter where you are, making your experiences abroad that much easier.
Culture
More than half of all web content is written in English.
Understanding English gives you access to films, TV shows, and music from hundreds of countries, and many books from around the world are translated into English.
Education
If you pass a specific English proficiency test, like the TOEFL, the IELTS, or the Cambridge Exams, you can study at one of the thousands of English-language universities around the world,
Career
In today's global market, English is considered the dominant business language, with cross-border business communication being conducted almost exclusively in English.
So, since international companies look for employees who can communicate with their partners and clients, being able to speak English can open a world of job opportunities.
English in Latin America
Data from https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/Latin America as a whole has made big steps over the past years in creating plans to improve English proficiency, but it still has a ways to go to ensure even access to a quality English education for everybody.
One of the biggest barriers is the low levels of English fluency among teachers—English high school volunteers can help with that.
“English is the world’s second language. Your native language is your life. But with English you can become part of a wider conversation: a global conversation about global problems. (…) English represents hope for a better future – a future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.”
— Jay Walker, TED Talk