Why invest in a child's education?
Less than half of adolescents in Guatemala are enrolled in secondary education, with enrollment rates around 45%–48% in recent years. Due to poverty and limited access to opportunities, only about 1 in 5 adults have completed upper secondary education, reflecting persistently low high school completion levels. Educational attainment remains especially limited in rural and Indigenous communities, and disparities continue to affect girls in many regions.
Educational conditions remain challenging for many students living in poverty, with overcrowded classrooms, limited school resources, and long travel distances making it difficult to access quality education. In addition, the high costs of transportation, uniforms, and school supplies often prevent students from continuing beyond primary school. Despite these barriers, students demonstrate a strong desire to learn and pursue a better future.
Guatemalans are hardworking and determined. With access to education, they can break the cycle of poverty and create lasting change for themselves, their families, and their communities.
With your help we 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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Indigenous Guatemalans Live in Poverty79%
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Guatemalan Students are Unable to Complete Primary School15%
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Guatemalan Children Do Not Transition to High School55%
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Our programs are designed to 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."
