Volunteer & Make A Difference in Guatemala
Highlights
- Help promote independence and internal solutions in the local communities
- Directly support children of all ages to succeed in their education
- Help the communities raise themselves out of poverty
- Encourage the Guatemala children towards a better future
Overview
We work principally in the Lake Atitlán region in the center of Guatemala. This region is defined by the Mayan communities living here, communities that share both a strong, vibrant culture and a dark history. Education is key to personal development and creates a positive feedback loop that benefits the whole community for years to come. We want to make sure that the entire educational community (parents, teachers, schools and local government) succeeds and is strong and self sufficient.
Our projects include:
Preschool Nutrition Centers:
Our Preschool Nutrition Centers are located in communities where there are limited options for early childhood education. The teachers are dedicated not only to delivering high quality educational support, they are also dispensing vital nutritional support to these students in the age group of 3-5 years. By doing so, they develop their physical, emotional and intellectual capacities in an environment that is loving and engaging at the same time as it is culturally affirming.
Classes in our centers are taught both in Spanish and Kaqchikel, the mother tongue of the Mayan students that occupies a back-seat in the Guatemalan school system. By doing so, not only are students prepared to succeed in the Spanish-dominant school system, they are also strengthening their pride in Mayan culture alongside individual self-esteem.
Tutoring Program:
Our Tutoring Program focuses on supporting students in our Sponsorship Program who are struggling in school or who are at risk of failing a course. The program is offered to students in elementary and middle school, in the communities of Panajachel and Tierra Linda. It is designed to promote active participation in the learning process, collaboration, and unity amongst the students, with the stronger students being able to earn community service hours as student tutors.
The Seeds of Education Fund:
We want to make sure that the entire educational community (parents, teachers, schools and local government) succeeds and is strong and self sufficient. Your donation to The Seeds of Education Fund serves our mission of complementing and strengthening the educational systems in the Lake Atitlan region to provide increased quality educational opportunities to students of all ages.