Dec 17, 2024 | Program News, Stories of Success |
Nestled among the mountains and forests of Jalapa, Guatemala, lies a vibrant community where a young student’s dream of becoming an architect is beginning to take shape. At the Jalapa National Middle School, Luis Manuel’s enthusiasm for learning has found a new spark...
Nov 20, 2024 | Spark Reading Program, Stories of Success |
“I watched as little hands reached eagerly for the books. Their fingers traced the words, eyes wide with wonder, imagining stories of their own.” This month, we invite you into the vibrant world of a kindergarten teacher in rural Guatemala, Brenda. Before...
Nov 20, 2024 | Rise Youth Development Program, Stories of Success |
The GLP is a network of Rotarians and CoEd working together to improve literacy in Guatemala. And through Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy initiatives, it is clear that education changes lives in communities around the world. And today, we want to zoom in...
Oct 23, 2023 | Program News, Spark Reading Program, Stories of Success |
The Guatemala Literacy Project’s (GLP’s) Spark Program is far from your average reading program. Spark empowers students to read fluently by the end of second grade and encourages creative teaching strategies that make learning a real treat for students. Through...
Sep 20, 2023 | Program News, Rise Youth Development Program, Stories of Success |
Jáckelyn and Joselyn proudly smile as they pose with Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Thanks to CoEd’s Rise Program, the twins are now thriving in mid-level jobs in the capital, proving that hard work and determination can make anything possible....
Aug 8, 2023 | Program News, Stories of Success |
Jeydi, an 8th grader with a bright future, is determined to become a pediatrician and own her own business someday. Thanks to Rise Youth Development Program, she is one step closer to achieving her dreams! Meet Jeydi, an ambitious 8th grader from Santa Maria Cauque....
