Raquel helps run the Harvest Education Center, an orphanage for underserved children in a remote area that has grown into a thriving educational hub.
With the help of Starlink, 30 children now have their own internet-connected computers, enabling the center to provide education and a sense of home and community. Reliable connectivity has been essential for Raquel and the team of educators and caregivers, allowing them to offer homeschooling and enriching programs that support each child’s development, empowering the center to fulfill its mission with an even greater impact.
Internet from space for students in rural New Mexico
In Cuba, New Mexico, there was no existing infrastructure for internet access. The local population is sparse, the budget was limited, and tribal, federal and state agencies couldn’t agree on a plan to install the traditional fiber optic cables that would be needed to get the community online. Then, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and educators in t...
Internet from space for Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation families in Coconino County, Northern Arizona used to have drive several miles to get internet. Parents of these families had to scramble to find neighbors with wifi so their children could use it to complete their homework. It wasn’t easy or tenable, and students were at risk of falling behind. That’s why when Starlink kits were ...