Project Jesus for Children is currently active in nine countries, each at a different stage in the journey toward achieving full (100%) program coverage. While each country presents unique characteristics and local contexts, the overarching goals, mission statement, and structural framework of the project remain consistent across all locations. Here are more details per country.
El Salvador.
God is opening doors in El Salvador and we are now working in 11 states. We are very excited to see the hunger and the acceptance to God’s Word in the schools of this country. We appreciate prayer for national permission so we can better coordinate the distribution and use in the thousands of little schools in this highly populated country.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2017
- 10
- 193
- 3,033
- 11,550
- 323,104
- 45%
Testimony
“I’ve taught school for 16 years here, and this year, because I was using Vital Values with Jesus, was so different.” Grade 3 Teacher
“Studying about Jesus has done more for my toubled student in the last few months than all the psychiatrist’s sessions with him in the last 3 years.” Elementary school teacher
Testimony
A educational authority from a new municipality in Honduras wrote us a letter to request Vital Values with Jesus. He wrote: “We would ask you to provide your material as we see it will help us educate our students in the buisness of life.”
Honduras
The support from the national ministry of education is almost beyond belief and at the end of last year God brought through the written national agreement. We are at 90% coverage of all the states and working hard to increase with grades 7, 8 and 9.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2006
- 17
- 324
- 19,730
- 37,729
- 1,056,413
- 96%
Nicaragua.
We praise the Lord for the opportunity to reach 100% of Nicaragua. This year, the national permission came through 2 days before distribution started. It was a nail-biting miracle and we praise God for how He does things so perfectly.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2002
- 19
- 159
- 10,690
- 33,978
- 951,391
- 100%
Testimony
“My students told me about how excited they were that they finally convinced their English teacher to pray with them at the beginning of each class. They love the fact that they can teach their teachers about the important things of life.” Home-room Teacher
Testimony
A teacher in Heredia and told us about one of her students who is autistic. The parents weren’t sure that they wanted to tackle the digital lessons as they felt it would double their work with their son. But later the mother called the teacher and very emotionally related how in that doing the lesson on the Value of Obedience and particularly in doing the craft together and learning the application, their son sat still for an unusually long time, something that really surprised the mother and father. The mother is very happy for the interest their son shows in the lessons, saying that some of them he has practically done alone. The teacher told us that the mother could hardly find words to express their thankfulness for Project Jesus, that she sends lots of good wishes and blessings. The teacher herself expressed her own gratitude and joy.
Costa Rica.
Based in San Jose, 2 staff members promote and distribute the material to all areas of the country. In May of this year, the written agreement for the next 5 years came through. Now we are in the process of expanding to preschool and less accessible schools. We are also very excited about the new international base for Project Jesus that God is providing here in San Jose.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # School districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2001
- 27
- 1,097
- 705
- 225,993
- 43%
Panama.
This year in Panamá, God opened the doors to reach 80% of the schools, working in 3 new provinces. We also did massive distribution for the first time in this very warm country, which was a crazy adventure as the school authorities don’t organize their meetings until the last moment. This made for a lot of last-minute adjustments and changes, but God gave everyone patience and the job got done.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2004
- 14
- 190
- 2,314
- 14,005
- 392,140
- 95%
Testimony
One second grade boy was very violent. His parents abandoned him with his grandma and his dad only returned every once in a while, to beat him up. When the class studied the value on LOVE, the students suddenly stopped what they were doing and all went and hugged the little boy, telling him that they loved him. He cried, impacted by God’s love for the first time. After that, he was changed. He became happy, peaceful, and participated in class. That’s what God’s love does.
Testimony
Teacher Lidia told us of how her students have put into practice the values taught in the books. They especially understood the value of sharing. They are now sharing hugs and loving words with their family members. She has enjoyed working with Vital Values because of the varity of activities. Teacher Lidia and her students look forward to using the books again next year.
Colombia
This year, God provided an incredible new national team who are so excited about the vision of Project Jesus. It was interesting distributing so many books with an inexperienced team, but God worked everything out, giving the drivers supernatural patience and endurance during the long days. God is also opening doors in the city of Bogota and we are very excited for next year.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # School districts
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2018
- 15
- 101
- 8,101
- 21,900
- 611,309
- 12%
Bolivia
The growth between 2023 and 2024 was scary, but God had it in His hand. It was amazing that the team of drivers and new national workers were able to distribute so many books when we didn’t know where the schools were and no one from the ministry of education to guide us. God continues to open the door as we work at follow-up and expansion for 2025.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2022
- 2
- 26
- 1,200
- 11,505
- 322,149
- 19%
Testimony
Teresa, a teacher in Bolivia, tells of Jason, who was clumsy and very naughty and in grade one for the third time. Studying about Jesus has helped him change to being more respectful and kind and able to interact with his classmates. “He also is a little more responsible in doing his schoolwork,” says Teresa.
A principal in Santa Cruz, shared on the day of the workshop that the Jesus books have helped her school a lot. There are 4 sixth-grade children who, according to their classmates, are acting like they’re dating. After she, as the principal, and the teacher taught them about what God wants for children and how they should take care of their bodies— which are the temple of the Holy Spirit—
using biblical texts from the book, she has seen positive changes and believes the children have understood that their time to date will come, but for now, they are still very young.
Testimony
Supervisor: “I want to thank Project Jesus for the books donated to the students in my district. They are very useful motivating and teaching the kids to live better and to have purer hearts in the midst of their reality.”
Guatemala
This marks the second year of operations in Guatemala. The previous year was dedicated to a pilot program, with 13,000 children. This year, through God’s provision, we have expanded our reach to three states and He is opening the doors to established a national partnership with the Ministry of Education. We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with them in the coming years, with the goal of achieving 100% coverage across the country.
These are initial statistics for 2025. The final ones will be ready in December when the school year finishes.
- Starting year
- # States
- # Municipalities/districts
- # Schools
- # Teachers
- # Students
- % of coverage
- 2024
- 2
- 26
- 409
- 4,715
- 130,554
- 0.5%
Ecuador
Half of the country of Ecuador starts their school year in September. We ask you pray for this country as Project Jesus is working towards doing a pilot plan of approximately 20,000 students near Quito in the next few months. May God guide us to the right education authorities, prepare everyone’s hearts and minds, and open doors.
