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Factors such as long distances, the lack of financial resources for daily transportation, and the absence of nearby educational centers force many families to make difficult decisions: prioritizing the education of only some family members, keeping children out of school, or reducing school attendance days, resulting in prolonged absences that seriously affect their educational development. In many cases, children are able to attend school only inconsistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Although some children choose to join the AECH A.C. boarding program in San Crist\u00f3bal de las Casas, many families expressed their desire for their children to study without having to leave their homes and communities behind. Faced with the growing number of children eager to learn but without real access to transportation, our team understood that we could not remain indifferent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That was when a new idea began to take shape: if students could not reach the school, then the school should reach them. 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