Educate. Nurture. Empower.

Ending the cycle of poverty through holistic education.

Happy Guatemalan sponsored student at the School of Hope

Since 2003, we’ve empowered thousands of young people with the skills and confidence to lead successful and happy lives.

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Why Guatemala?

With one of the lowest literacy rates in the Western Hemisphere, Jocotenango, Guatemala is an urban area where extreme poverty, gang crime, domestic violence and alcoholism are everyday realities.

Food, physical and mental healthcare, counseling and career guidance remove obstacles to education and enable our students to realize their potential. Our ultimate aim is employment in jobs readily available to those with qualifications in neighbouring Antigua and Guatemala City.

Our Impact

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There are many ways for you to get involved. Become an EFTC Amigo and support a student’s education or nutrition, or volunteer at our school in Guatemala. Or support fundraising and volunteer with us remotely, like and share our work on your social or sign up to our newsletter.

Everything you do makes a difference to our students and allows us to continue expanding our services, adapting to the needs of the community in Jocotenango.

 
An overseas volunteer visiting her sponsored student at the School of Hope in Antigua Guatemala.

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Celebrating Our Graduates 🎓
Celebrating Our Graduates 🎓

Graduation season is always a time of joy and pride at the School of Hope! This year, we celebrated milestones from kindergarten to high school, with students, families, and even a few visiting sponsors coming together to honour their achievements. It’s incredible to see how far our students have come, and we’re so excited for what lies ahead. 

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Hair Aid Returns to the School of Hope 💇‍♀️
Hair Aid Returns to the School of Hope 💇‍♀️

For the second year in a row, the amazing team at Hair Aid made their way to the School of Hope, bringing their passion and expertise on the art of hairstyling.

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Nail Art Workshop Empowers Women at the School of Hope
Nail Art Workshop Empowers Women at the School of Hope

This past June, we kicked off an exciting nail art workshop at the School of Hope. Thanks to the support from our friends at Project Apoyo, ten women joined us for 26 classes over the summer, learning everything from basic manicures to intricate Gelish techniques—all with the goal of creating new income opportunities for themselves.

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