What You Make Possible in Just One Week

Sit back and listen to some good news! Our Director of International Programs, Katie Camillus, wants to give you a “taste” of all the exciting things that happen in Guatemala in a typical week, thanks to your support! These stories range from playful to...

How Do We Choose Rise Students?

As anyone sponsoring a student in the Rise Program (formerly the Scholarship Program) will tell you, our students are AWESOME. Exhibit A: Did you know that 53% of Rise Program graduates are now helping to pay for their younger siblings’ education? Incredible.These...

Building True Community Among Scholarship Students

You guys, the Scholarship & Youth Development Program is THE BEST. We know we say this a lot, but giving a student the opportunity to join this program is doing so much more than simply paying for their tuition. Allow us to elaborate… Staff member Katie...

Katie’s Field Reports: Jose Luis using school to overcome heartache

If you had the chance to meet high school scholarship student Jose Luis, at first glance you might think he was too cool for school. Or maybe after a few minutes observing his lighthearted comical demeanor you’d label him as the class clown. I bet you wouldn’t guess...

Katie’s Field Report #5: Students Volunteering in Guatemala

If you’ve been on a CoEd Project Tour this view might look familiar. On the way to the High School scholarship students’ community service project, I almost felt like I was on a tour with CoEd supporters…headed through gorgeous mountains with a group of generous...