Rosa: Walking the Path to a Brighter Future
Eighth-grader Rosa is no stranger to hard work. She regularly helps her mother in the fields to raise additional income and tends to the family’s own crops and livestock. And if that wasn’t enough, she also walks 30 minutes each way to school every day, scaling steep,...
Will you be a force for good this holiday season?
As 2021 finally winds down, we reflect on what strange times we are living through. These last two years have been packed with uncertainty and unprecedented challenges. Although this is mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Guatemala has also suffered the effects of...
5 Highlights from Fall Fiesta!
Although we were thousands of miles apart—from one side of the globe to the other—everyone still came together to celebrate, raise funds for a shared cause, and connect with friends and family! Truly showing that together, we are a force for good.We know what you’re...
‘Tis the Season: For Rise Student Packets
It’s officially Fall! And you know what that means—no, not pumpkin spiced lattes (but we admit we love them too)—it's Rise student packet season! The time of year when students in the Rise Youth Development Program get to showcase their accomplishments and share...
Update on CoEd’s Response to COVID-19
While many of us in the U.S. are seeing COVID-19 risks diminish, unfortunately, case numbers in Guatemala are still on the rise and their vaccine rollout has faced numerous problems and delays.We at CoEd are very concerned about this situation and are taking every...
Maya Culture: Alive and Well Today
In ancient times, Maya kings and queens formed their most prized headdresses with Quetzal feathers, like this student replicates here.In school, you probably sat in history class and learned about the Maya Empire – one of the most dominant indigenous societies of...
Introducing CoEd Badges!
What are CoEd badges? CoEd badges are our little way of celebrating the ways you are breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education! You can earn badges by joining one of our giving societies like our Legacy Society, Leadership Circle, or The...
Where It All Started: Kris Schrader’s Story
This month, we are celebrating the legacy of Sister Kris Schrader, who has dedicated 33 years of service to education in rural Guatemala! She is now returning home to the US.Kris gave CoEd's Founders, Jeff and Joe Berninger, and CoEd's Director of Partner Development,...
Help After the Hurricanes
Nearly seven months ago, Guatemala was hit by two devastating hurricanes, Hurricane Eta and Hurricane Iota. To this day, those impacted by the storms are still picking up the pieces and in the process of recovering.In early November, Hurricane Eta crossed Central...
Textbook Inaugurations: Now and Then
For those who’ve been on a CoEd tour to Guatemala in the past, you know what it’s like to attend a Textbook Program inauguration, a gathering of people from near and far to welcome a new school into the program.This past year looked a little different though. Schools...