Educating to End Poverty
Our Mission
We are on a mission to lift Guatemalan children out of poverty by providing them with an education.
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Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed educational opportunities for children living in poverty in Guatemala.
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Volunteers provide valuable learning opportunities for our students. Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness about poverty and generate crucial resources to educate the children we serve. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Maribel Lázaro | Mother of 5"The role of this organization in our community is enormous, because without this organization, all of these students would not be in school."
Why invest in a child's education?
Less than 50% of the adolescent population is enrolled in secondary education. Due to poverty, only 37% of Guatemalans are able graduate from high school. This rate is lower for women and girls. Schooling is substandard, with hidden costs preventing many children from attending beyond the primary level. Yet these children are eager to learn.
Guatemalans are hard working and industrious. When given the tools that only education can provide, they can break the cycle of poverty.
You can make a difference.
Our Years In Review
Since our inception in 2014, you have helped us make a huge impact!
Through generous donations, our organization provides sponsorship to children in need. A sponsored child receives school uniforms and school supplies and is enrolled in our after-school program, as well as in our nutrition and dental hygiene program.
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Percentage of indigenous Guatemalans who live in poverty
79 %
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Percentage of Guatemalan students unable to complete primary school
64%
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Percentage of Guatemalan children who never make it to high school
90%
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Percentage of indigenous adults who cannot read and write
33%
