libros de textos: a poem
libros de textos Silken ebony ropes cascade past her shoulders. Small wisps dance in the mountain breeze as she begins her daily journey down the rocky path. Second-hand sandals reveal dust covered toes. A vibrant textile starts its dayshift cinched...
Friday Photo Fiesta: Fireworks
Fireworks are an important (and fun!) part of Guatemalan culture. On your birthday, you get to wake up to the loudest firecrackers going off outside your window starting at about 4:00am! And if you have the privilege of traveling to Guatemala on a Snapshot Tour, you...
Lesly Patzán: Worth the Hardship
It's 4 a.m. in Guatemala's Central Highlands. As the roosters groggily begin their morning ritual, 20-year-old Lesly Patzán is already on her way to school in Guatemala City. Sheer determination fuels her during these early morning hours. Instead of giving way to the...
Guatemalan Scholarship Sponsors Spotlight: The Terpstras
Gerrit and Carolee Terpstra sponsored Cooperative for Education scholarship student Sergio so he could continue his education. Watch this short video to hear from them what motivates their giving. Then go meet the scholarship students who still need your help! ...
Spotlight on Ann Dempsey, U.S. CoEd Staff and the brains behind this blog!
Ready to meet the brains behind Bookmarks?! Ever since Ann Dempsey became CoEd’s Development Manager in 2008, she has been an integral part of the team. She does EVERYTHING, from marketing and fundraising initiatives to projects that utilize her techie background—we...