In many ways, the extremely rural and achingly poor community of Zunil is no different from the scores of other poverty-stricken places across the globe—the people are hardworking, diligent, and utterly stuck in poverty. But this community is different; they have a...
Like many young people in Guatemala, Abner Daniel Aguilar has beaten the odds simply by being in school at all. Abner left home at the age of eight in order to escape abuse at the hands of his stepfather. For seven years, he lived with other families in the community,...
While everyone is counting down the most memorable stories of 2012, we thought we’d share one final story this year that gives us hope for the future of Guatemala and the kids you will impact through your generosity next year. This is the story of Santos Ixcoy...
Two years ago, we introduced you to Brenda, a diligent student from a rural Guatemalan community. Brenda is a shy, unassuming, charming young woman. So, naturally her face was plastered on billboards throughout the country. Ok, you might need a little background on...
Seventeen-year-old Werner Álvarez does not quite fit in with the fading paint and muted walls of Tacajalvé Cooperative School, where he attends eighth grade. He is bright and alert. His deep brown eyes light up as he discusses topics he likes to research on the...
We’ve all met them – those people whose passion for a project is so overwhelming, so in-your-face awesome, that you can’t help but get caught up in their whirlwind of excitement. We here at CoEd are extremely lucky to have many of these kind and...
