Orlando Chile Bucú: Turning Skills into Success
“Tonight, please complete the even problems on page 268 and show up ready to compare your work with a partner’s tomorrow.” Many of us recognize these words as a typical end to a typical math class. But for students in rural Guatemala, there is nothing typical about...
Shout Out to Our Canadian Friends
A little over a year ago, we announced the birth of Canadian Friends of Cooperative for Education, our partner organization in Canada! Since then, Canadians have been coming out of the woodwork to help raise money for deserving kids in Guatemala. They’re presenting to...
The Next 20 Years
We wrapped up our interview with CoEd founders Joe and Jeff by asking what they envision for the next 20 years of breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala. Their answer? Create integrated solutions to poverty in partnership with Idea Global, our partner...
Delivery! 2017 by the Numbers
The new school year got underway in Guatemala last month and we wanted to give you a quick look at what you're making possible in 2017. (And you know we can't pass up an opportunity to share cute photos!) So without further ado, take a look at the impressive numbers...
Now Presenting…Our New Director of International Programs
Ladies and gentlemen, people of good will and lovers of all things Guatemala, it is our distinct pleasure to present to you the newest member of CoEd’s senior staff. A long-time advocate for students and families, she’s worked on three continents, racked up almost a...