In every society, people from marginalized and disadvantaged groups deserve an education that expands opportunity, guarantees quality, and achieves equitable results.
I am in the middle of translating some letters from the Cloverdale High School Interact club. They support two students. Here is an excerpt from a letter to the middle school student they support. Amigos de Guatemala makes a difference in both sides. Thank you so much for all that you have shared with us. […]
Here are some of the students taking a different kind of soaking while getting to know each other and the 2018 volunteers at Aguas Calientes. These students rarely get to be “kids” playing and laughing.
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This is the time of year of reflecting and giving thanks to all of our amigos. From new students to training indigenous midwives and medical professionals through our partnership with Project CURE to our recent graduates, 2017 has been an exciting year. None of this would happen without our sponsors and supporters. Muchisimas gracias. Plese
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Exciting day getting ready for tomorrow’s first training class.
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Team work is a great way to not only get to know your fellow scholarship students but also to learn how to work together. The following pictures show some of our “becadas” working together to bake a few yummy cakes.
Helping scholarship students is not just an adult activity. Many different student groups have supported Amigos de Guatemala over time. Currently, there are three different Interact Clubs making a difference through education. These are the Cloverdale, Healdsburg and Salida clubs. Interact is the middle and high school Rotary clubs. Recently, I had the privilege to
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While not an educator by profession, I have always believed that every person around the world has the right to a basic education. To me, basic education means high school, whatever that looks like in their respective country. As with most third world countries, education is not free especially for the middle and high school
Why do I dedicate so much time to educating the youth of Guatemala? Read More »
Another success story! Because of good grades and being a student with a lot of dedication and care, Miguel Angel has earned a full scholarship from the school where he studies. He is currently studying as an intern at the school devoting 100% of him time to studying. This is why Amigos de Guatemala does what
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Getting ready to send the scholarship students’ second letter of the year to their padrinos. Thank you translators who helped get these out!
Letters, letters, everywhere! Read More »