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. 

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.

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.

At the School of Hope, we kicked off September with an incredible week of festivities to celebrate Guatemala’s Independence! This year, our students took the lead, showcasing Guatemala’s diverse regions and rich cultural heritage through daily assemblies.

Each student has a dream and is excited to keep working toward it. Here are some of their stories:

For the 10th year in a row, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy organised their incredible Esperanza festival, where students got to enjoy an afternoon of activities while fundraising for the School of Hope.

On July 12th, the School of Hope transformed into a hub of scientific exploration. Each class had their own stall, and students were excited to show off what they’d been working on. With lab coats on and experiments ready, the day was all about discovery…

115 students at the School of Hope brought their best to our recent talent show, from singing and dancing to creating art. Check out the standout performances and see who came out on top in each category!

Our Nottingham team once again joined Lady Bay Primary School’s Spanish Day celebration last Thursday. Despite some windy weather, we had a wonderful afternoon filled with cocktails and Latin music. Plus, we raised some fantastic funds to support our work.

The wonderful team from Dress A Girl Around The World donated over 100 hand-sewn dresses to our girls from prepa to 5th grade. The joy on their faces as they picked out their favourite dresses was truly special. Read on to see their smiles and the beautiful dresses.

We’re celebrating big wins! Our girls' football team secured first place at the Jocotenango School Games, and our chess players also earned top spots. Check out these photos from the award ceremony to see the pride and joy on our students' faces.

We celebrated World Bicycle Day with our friends from BiciRuta502! Our students had the chance to practice riding bikes and visit some cool spots. Want to know more about our students’ adventure and how BiciRuta502 is transforming our community? Check out the full blog for all the details!

Today, our school was filled with enthusiasm and energy as we celebrated our career fair, an event where our scholarship students, now in high school, had the opportunity to share their academic experiences with the 9th-grade students.

Today was an extraordinary day at The School of Hope. Our 8th-grade students led an assembly on a very important topic: Stop Bullying.

We organised an exciting maths fair at the school, bringing together students, teachers, and community members to explore the fun side of mathematics, with CYFEMAT joining us for the day.

We were visited agin by students of the Early Childhood and Pre-Primary Education Teaching Programme at Rafael Landivar University. They spent a Saturday engaging our youngest students with their creative EducaBoxes, presenting innovative activities and learning games.

In this blog, see a vibrant photo gallery from last month’s sports rally. Watch our young prepas compete and have fun in this spirited community event!

Community Week at the School of Hope saw students learning about everything from firefighting to protecting the environment as they explored new ways to contribute to and connect with their community.

At the Foundation, we have a dream: to offer young people from all places access to excellent education and the opportunity to pursue dignified work. We strive to provide different courses that teach our students useful skills to start their own businesses and earn money while they continue their studies.

¿Sabías que Mylin, nuestra terapeuta del habla, comenzó su andadura en la Escuela La Esperanza como estudiante? Descubra de boca de Mylin cómo sus experiencias personales en la escuela conforman ahora su trabajo con nuestros estudiantes.