Marvin
My family is very important to me. I like when we share meals together and play games. I live with my mom, grandparents, and my three siblings. My favorite class in 2nd grade is PE. Even though math is hard [...]
Thank you, Giuliani Foundation
We are excited to announce that Common Hope has been awarded a grant from the Amalia & Nicola Giuliani Foundation for Religion & the Arts for our Education Support Program (GFRE). The GFRE honors the legacy of Amalia and Nicola [...]
Decade-long partnership with Notre Dame provides sought-after internship
It’s summer break and college students everywhere are looking for their ideal summer internship. But all too often, students find themselves in internships that don’t prove pertinent to their field of study. On the contrary, the University of Notre [...]
Social workers partner with Clinic on preventative health care training
This month the Antigua Health Clinic partnered with the Social Work Program on a two-day preventative health care training. Learning about and practicing preventative health care is one of the best ways to prevent diseases from developing or becoming a [...]
Creative, Inclusive Teachers Matter
In Guatemala, one out of every three first graders fails and has to repeat first grade. But at New Hope School, it is rare to see a first grader repeat the year. What makes New Hope School stand apart from [...]
Spring Arbor University social work intern, Dayanara, reflects on her experience
“To be in the work of opportunity” Common Hope had the privilege of hosting Dayanara Dennis, a student from Spring Arbor University, for a three month internship in Guatemala. She first came to Guatemala in 2015 on a semester abroad [...]
Woman. Guatemalan. Graduate. IT Manager
Patty de Leon has accepted the promotion to IT Manager, a position that is an integral part of the Guatemala country leadership team and manages the organization’s information and technology systems. As IT Manager, Patty is responsible for all internal [...]
Nurturing Parenting Program Grows
23 participants took part in a special new training developed to expand the capacity of the Nurturing Parenting Program in 2017. Nurturing Parenting teaches parenting techniques and strategies for more stable home environments for children and families Common Hope serves. [...]
Meet Michelle, Common Hope’s Clinic Receptionist
From a student in the Antigua Daycare Center to a brick on the Path of Dreams, Michelle Morales’ story started long before she began working for Common Hope. If you have visited Common Hope in the past year and [...]
