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Roots & Wings International is a non-profit organization that provides college scholarships and other academic services to indigenous people of Guatemala.〔 〕 == History == The organization was started in 2004 by Erik Swanson and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.. The stated mission of Roots & Wings International is to "create educational opportunities to promote development as defined by local communities."〔 〕 Swanson believes that educating children is the best way to fight poverty. Roots & Wings International's scholarship recipients come from impoverished communities in rural Guatemala where K'iche' is the native language.〔 The college scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and merit. Most scholarship recipients are the first in their families to study past elementary school. In addition to the scholarship program, Roots & Wings International provides tutoring to elementary school children. The law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP provides pro bono representation for Roots & Wings International.〔 In 2008, Roots & Wings International raised approximately $25,000.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Roots & Wings International」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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