Yesi: Breaking a Cycle of Poverty to Build a Brighter One

Yesi working at the CoEd office in San Lucas Sacatepéquez, 2018. Meet Yesi. . . Her story begins in Pachalí, a rural town in the heart of central Guatemala. From a humble family with limited resources, Yesi faced more than the usual challenges of studying and homework...

The Transformational Power of Reading

Picture a classroom bustling with activity… Okay, check! ✔ Children dressed in colorful costumes swarm the bookshelves to choose a story to read with visiting volunteers from Cooperative for Education (CoEd) and its Rotary partners. These students may be just...

Runawal B’alam Ya’ – The Picture of Success

Students at Runawal B’alam Ya’ show off the brand-new books purchased through their school’s revolving fund, an innovative program component that makes the Textbook Program sustainable for the long term. Chimaltenango, February 2024 If you’ve been following...

5 Highlights from Fall Fiesta 2022!

Once again, we came together virtually for Cooperative for Education’s premiere fundraiser event, Fall Fiesta! CoEd supporters from all around the globe joined us online to celebrate, raise funds for a shared cause, and connect with friends and family. We know...

Creating Interest in Our Future

This year marks Cooperative for Education’s 25th anniversary! That’s right—we’ve been working in Guatemala as a bona fide non-profit organization since 1997. And what does everyone do for milestone birthdays and anniversaries? Reflect on what we’ve accomplished in the...