RSVP To Our 20th Celebrations
In July, Antigua Guatemala is a blissful 25 degrees every day, perfect for wandering its pastel-facade streetscapes that sit beneath three volcanoes.
Restored colonial buildings rub shoulders with picturesque ruins in park-like surroundings, where local vendors offer fresh fruit, ice cream and handcrafted souvenirs. It’s a place where mooching is rewarded. Hidden behind those facades, you’ll find a huge variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, gift shops and markets. This perfect holiday haven is just 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from The School of Hope. This July we invite you to join us in celebrating 20 years and experience all that Guatemala has to offer.
If you’re a first time visitor to Central America you may want to combine Antigua with volcano climbing, relaxing at idyllic Lake Atitlán or exploring ancient Mayan temples in the jungle at Tikal.
Or combine Guatemala with a stop off in the US: Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington DC are all fabulous cities with direct flights to Guatemala City.
If you’ve visited Guatemala before: remember how it felt to sit on that courtyard terrace with a beer and view of Fuego volcano? This time, why not combine your trip with a neighbouring country ? The wonderful Belize has jungle adventure and coral reefs for snorkelling aficionados.
If you or your family is unsure about visiting Central America, we will chat with you about planning your trip. We’d love you to join for every event but recognize that everyone’s itinerary will be different. So whether you choose to join us at one element, or all of them, we’d be so thrilled to welcome you to Guatemala.
Saturday 22 July - Welcome To Antigua
A relaxed drop in event. The chance to meet the EFTC team and to orientate yourselves in Antigua.
Sunday 23 July - 20th Anniversary Carnival
Celebrate with current and past students, staff, families, local partners and supporters. We'll be taking over a beautiful outdoor garden in Jocotenango. Enjoy bouncy castles, have-a-go-games, entertainment, music and scrumptious sweet and savoury treats.
Monday 24 July - EFTC Welcoming Students For 20 Years
Supporters and partners will be joined by UK Ambassador Nick Whittingham to gather together to celebrate the foundation's big birthday. Our venue for the dinner will be the spectacular will be Convento la Merced. These stunning 18th Century ruins behind Iglesia de la Mercad are jaw droppingly beautiful. The upper terrace has perhaps the best view in Central Antigua of the three surrounding volcanoes. There'll be dinner, dancing and the chance to here from our alumni, trustees and founders. We’ll raise a glass in celebration and look to the future of Education For The Children in Guatemala.
Tuesday 25 July - Welcome To The School of Hope
This is your chance to visit the students at school and see for yourselves why, 20 years on, our foundation is such an inspiring and thriving place to study and work.
Inspired? Check out more details and RSVP