Like many young people in Guatemala, Abner Daniel Aguilar has beaten the odds simply by being in school at all. Abner left home at the age of eight in order to escape abuse at the hands of his stepfather. For seven years, he lived with other families in the community,...
While everyone is counting down the most memorable stories of 2012, we thought we’d share one final story this year that gives us hope for the future of Guatemala and the kids you will impact through your generosity next year. This is the story of Santos Ixcoy...
Two years ago, we introduced you to Brenda, a diligent student from a rural Guatemalan community. Brenda is a shy, unassuming, charming young woman. So, naturally her face was plastered on billboards throughout the country. Ok, you might need a little background on...
