Guatemala’s Education System 101

Class is in session! Welcome to Guatemala’s Education System 101. School systems work differently in every country around the world and you may be curious as to how others differ from your own. Guatemala is a country near and dear to our hearts here at...

20 Years of Service

This month, we are celebrating Howard Lobb’s 20th work anniversary with CoEd! We think that deserves a celebration! For the past two decades, Howard has dedicated his life to helping children in Guatemala break the cycle of poverty through education. We are so...

Quetzal for a Cause Craft

Looking for a simple and fun, Guatemala-themed activity to do at home? Well, look no further! This craft is easy to make, and helps you or your kids get to know a little more about the national bird of Guatemala, the Quetzal. The Quetzal bird is near and dear to our...

Carmen: Seeing Challenges as Opportunities

Rise Program student Carmen completed her teaching practicum in the midst of COVID-19. Here she is delivering a virtual lesson to her students! Students like Carmen are proof that CoEd’s Rise Youth Development Program serves some remarkable young women. Through a...

2020 Report Card

Report cards are in! 2020 was a wild ride (to say the least), but we’re excited and proud to share how our programs performed last year, despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Although schools were physically closed last year, students in our...