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Stay up on all the latest happenings at Common Hope, and in Guatemala. This is your source for the heartwarming stories of perseverance, inspiring moments of success and so much more. It’s all right here, and it’s your window into the day-to-day of Common Hope and the families we touch.
Educated Women are Empowered Women
Research has shown that educated girls can change the trajectory of their own lives, reverse the cycles of poverty, generate economic growth and in turn change their communities for the better. Educated women receive higher lifetime earnings and lead healthier, [...]
Traditional Clothing of Guatemala’s resilient Mayan women
Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, is an important holiday that seeks to honor and celebrate Native populations and their customs. It’s a day where Native culture, history and contributions should be embraced and brought to [...]
El Poder de la Comunidad: Celebrating the Power of Community
Photo above: New Hope School the day it opened 15 years ago. Since New Hope School opened its doors 15 years ago, it boasts a strong academic record and is regarded as the best academic institution in the area. "What [...]
New Hope Celebrates 20 Years and the Power of Community
Earlier this month, the New Hope community came together to celebrate two milestone anniversaries. Hosted and emceed by the young adults who live in New Hope, the anniversary activities were truly a celebration of el poder de la comunidad – the power [...]
Doña Iliana shares her story of motherhood and proud mom moments
In this month of May, Common Hope would like to acknowledge and celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures who give so selflessly in order for those they care about to achieve their dreams. To all of the mothers [...]
Persevering Through the Pandemic – Update from Shari Blindt, Executive Director
Update 4.26.2021 Happy 35th anniversary to each of you who have made Common Hope’s mission possible since our humble beginnings in 1986, when the Huebsch family made the decision to move to Guatemala to serve. This past year has certainly been [...]
Inside the Program: Delivering School Supplies
"So much of what Common Hope provides to students and families is possible thanks to volunteers.” -Erin Treinen Erin Treinen and Lys Barrios ready to deliver school supplies in San Rafael Back to School is a favorite [...]
Back to (Distance) School in Guatemala!
It's 'all hands on deck' to deliver school supplies (And we miss our volunteers!) In Guatemala, the school year typically starts in January and ends in late October. As the 2020 school year ended, education authorities in Guatemala worked [...]
Inside the Program: Affiliation with Carmen & Aracely
Affiliation is Where the Partnership Begins "To serve is my passion. To listen, to be respectful, and to be kind is something I learned from my parents." - Aracely Perez All great partnerships must have a starting place, [...]
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