Category: Education
Just a small part of a network of programs that make a student's journey a successful experience." -Nineth Garcia One barrier to education for families in Guatemala is the cost associated with going to school. While public school can be [...]
“We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” -Orison Swett Marden This quote from Orison Swett Marden seems to embody the spirit of parents seeing their [...]
“Adaptability to change is itself a hallmark of successful education.” Peter Hilton, Renowned Mathematician & Code Breaker Just like taking Vitamin C boosts your immune system, keeping up with your multiplication tables and reading boosts your educational health and well-being. In [...]
Today is World Book Day! Usually Common Hope's library is buzzing on this day, students and parents come together to participate in reading activities. There are many ways for families to dive in to the world of books. From Early [...]
Overcoming barriers to succeed in school In Guatemala where more than 30% of children fail first grade at least once and only 32% complete junior high, we celebrate students who stay in school and keep working. In addition, Common [...]
Sponsorship mail - a special relationship between sponsors and students made possible by translators! Throughout the year, sponsors and students write letters back and forth to get to know each other and their families better, to learn more about [...]
A rural Mayan village San Rafael El Arado is a small, Mayan village located around 40 minutes north of Antigua, Guatemala. In this rural area living conditions are difficult - health care services, education, electricity, and clean water are [...]
We had so much fun hosting four "Back-to-School" festivals in New Hope, Antigua, San Rafael and San Miguel Milpas Altas in the month of January. It is a favorite time of year for many Common Hope staff and volunteers. [...]
Graduation in Guatemala is nearing. At the beginning of November, over 160 Common Hope students will graduate from high school – an exciting and emotional event. Reaching this goal requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Before they [...]
