VIP Fall Fiesta Guests (besides you, of course)
In June, we announced the date of Fall Fiesta 2014: A Stroll through the Markets of Guatemala (Saturday, October 18, 2014, in case you need a refresher). Get ready for Big Announcement Part Deux... Two VIPs will be attending Fall Fiesta to share their special story...
Irma gets more teacher training: In her own words
A Culture of Reading Program teacher trainee talks with the Cooperative for Education about her life and her experiences with CORP. Irma Natalia Con Cuc knows how it feels to enter a classroom and not understand a word anyone says. Irma, a second grade teacher from...
Friday Photo Fiesta #15: Everyone needs a good belly laugh
We are of the opinion that laughter can lessen the cultural divide, break through language barriers, and build bridges, so when we are in Guatemala with volunteers (as we are this week), we like to ham it up and squeeze as much laughter and fun into 5 short days as we...
Education in Action Series: Computers
Those numbers don't lie. Computer skills are absolutely crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala. Remember Ivonne Barrios? She finally had the opportunity to use technology in the classroom, and is now ready to take on the world! Without computer skills,...
Cindy Marroquín: Dreaming with Confidence
As we celebrate the focus on girls education thanks to Malala Day, Girl Rising, and other amazing efforts to educate girls around the world, we wanted to bring you the story of Cindy Marroquin, a girl excited about her education in Guatemala. “I need three...