Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center
Transforming Lives Through Education in Oaxaca
FOLC connects donors, volunteers, and community partners with opportunities that help students build brighter futures through education.
Our Impact
2025 at a Glance
Every number represents a student, family, or community member whose life has been positively impacted through educational opportunity and support.
355
Students Served
1,385
Indirect Beneficiaries
7,803
Hours Delivered
22,691
Beneficiaries Since 2005
Why Oaxaca?
Educational opportunity changes everything.
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most culturally rich regions, but many young people face significant educational barriers. The Oaxaca Learning Center helps students overcome these challenges through academic support, scholarships, mentorship, English language development, and personal growth.
43%
do not complete elementary school
86%
do not complete middle school
81%
do not complete high school
How FOLC Helps
We mobilize support for students in Oaxaca.
Founded in 2011, Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center was created to provide U.S.-based supporters with a way to make tax-deductible contributions while helping sustain educational programs in Oaxaca. Today, FOLC provides approximately 60% of the funding that supports the Center’s operations and growth.
Scholarships
Technology
Staff Support
Educational Programs
Facility Improvements
Volunteer Engagement
Programs You Can Support
Choose the impact you want to make.
Gary Titus Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supporting students pursuing academic and professional goals.
Donate →Building the Future Campaign
Expanding classrooms and educational spaces for future generations.
Donate →Adrian Vandenbout Memorial Scholarship
Creating educational opportunities through scholarship support.
Donate →Volunteer With Us
Volunteers change lives.
Volunteers from around the world support students through language exchanges, tutoring, workshops, classroom assistance, mentoring, and professional skills.
Volunteer With UsHelp Build Brighter Futures
Your support helps students gain access to educational opportunities that can transform their lives and strengthen their communities.