Mylin: From Student to Speech Therapist
Did you know that Mylin, our speech therapist, started her journey at the School of Hope as a student? Find out from Mylin herself how her personal experiences at the school now shape her work with our students.
Celebrating Women at the School of Hope
On March 8th, our community came together to honour the achievements and courage of women, both within Guatemala and globally.
Next Steps: Careers Day for our 9th graders
Last month, we held our first careers fair of the year, offering ninth graders insights into their future possibilities. Representatives from various educational institutes shared opportunities with our students, helping them make informed decisions about their next steps.
Music and Heritage: Celebrating Tecún Umán and the Marimba
Discover the rhythm of Guatemala with our students as they celebrate Tecún Umán and the marimba. Join the fun and learn about a day filled with music, dance, and heritage at the School of Hope.
February Health Initiatives
At the School of Hope, we prioritises student health to ensure every child can thrive in their education. From deworming and supplements to essential eye care, read about the health interventions administered by our dedicated nurse Celena this February.
Costumes and Cascarones
In a display of creativity, students collaborated to transform recycled materials into vibrant carnival costumes. It was a day of colourful celebration as they showed off their creations on the catwalk.
Artisanal Bag Workshop at the school, thanks to the support of Project Apoyo
🎉 We are excited to share with you all the details of our Artisanal Bag Workshop at the school, made possible by support from Project Apoyo 💼✨
An Update From Our USA Executive Director
Curious about what Sara’s been up to in her first month as EFTC’s USA Executive Director? From securing grants to planning events, read her blog to explore the projects she’s tackling and how you can lend a hand.
Unveiling Our Very Own Science Lab
Thanks to Merck Group, our students finally have a fully equipped lab available to them, setting them up for all their future scientific adventures.
Back to School 2024
Kick off the new school year with us at the School of Hope! Discover the excitement of the first week, with plenty of familiar faces and exciting new opportunities.
Two new volunteers join our team!
Since the beginning of classes, we have had the great joy of having the support of Grace and Alexandra, two incredible girls with a big heart and a great desire to bring something better to the world.
Transforming Lives: Clean Water for Guatemala with Ecofiltros
In Guatemala, access to clean water is a daily struggle. Communities face challenges due to water quality, directly impacting the health of families. We are proud to share that, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have been providing tangible solutions to this problem by delivering Ecofiltros for several years.
Farewell and Festivities
See how students and staff at the school celebrated the end of vacation school and the beginning of Sara's new journey.
Outreach, Dancing, and Guatemalan Travel: Tales of a Social Media, Communications, and Marketing Intern
Across my time as Social Media, Communications, and Marketing Intern at EFTC, I discovered that the foundation assisted my growth as a professional, leader, and human even more than I assisted them.
Episode 13: Volunteering at EFTC as a career launching point -Voices of Hope Podcast
“Hola a todos y bienvenidos. You’re listening to the Voices of Hope podcast. Each episode we have a special guest who has been part of our journey and the fundamental success of our school. These stories will inspire you and we hope you'll learn a thing or two about our wonderful country of Guatemala along the way. Let’s get started!
Diving into the wonderful world of science with Merck!
We had such a fun time with Merck for their Spark Program science day! Merck’s scientists arrived bright and early with supplies and kits to get our vacation school students ready to participate in experiments for the day.
Meet Our New Prepas
The first day of ‘summer’ school introduced us to our newest additions at the School of Hope. As we embark on this new chapter, we leave you with glimpses of our new kindergarten students, radiating joy and curiosity.
6th and 9th Grade Graduations at the School of Hope: A Snapshot
Experience the joy and pride of our recent graduations at the School of Hope! From sixth graders stepping into middle school to ninth graders embarking on high school adventures, this blog captures these milestone moments in vibrant images. Dive in to relive the celebrations!
Kindergarten Graduation: A Day to Remember!
Our prepas just graduated! We share with you the images from a day of dance, costumes, and celebration of their achievements.
Endings and New Beginnings: Transitions at the School of Hope
Discover the moments of growth, creativity, and new beginnings as we wrap up an academic year and welcome some fresh faces at the School of Hope. From student performances to creative final projects, join us in celebrating the essence of learning.