Far From Ordinary: Ancelma Ortiz
Ancelma Ortiz used to be like any ordinary girl in a poor, rural Guatemalan family. The oldest of five children, she labored in the fields alongside her father and sold the produce in the early morning market with her mother to help provide the basic necessities for...
Friday Photo Fiesta: UN International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples
Today we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and the rich culture they bring to our global community. Most of CoEd's education programs are in schools situated in the highlands of Guatemala, where the vibrant Mayan culture springs forth....
Darlyn Rangel Caceres: Destined for Greatness
In honor of the UN celebration of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9th, we want to bring you a story of hope from Guatemala. Dozens of students, parents, and Cooperative for Education (CoEd) supporters sat somewhat impatiently through the...
Is Grit the Key to Breaking out of Poverty?
Have you heard about this idea of 'grit'? The idea that your success is determined by your passion, perseverance, will, and "stick-to-it-ness" to reach the long-term goal before you? Recently introduced to grit through Angela Duckworth's TED talk, we're fascinated by...
Guatemala Scholarship Program Success Story, Fredy Tzib
Fredy Tzib didn't think he was going to be able to stay in school past the sixth grade. But somehow he graduated from high school, found a great job, and is enrolled in college. How is this possible? CoEd's Scholarship & Youth Development program, of course!...