Stop Bullying: An Assembly Led by Our Brave 8th Graders
Today was an extraordinary day at The School of Hope. Our 8th-grade students led an assembly on a very important topic: Stop Bullying.
Making Maths Fun
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.
A Day of Discovery with the EducaBox
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.
Sports Fun for Our Prepas
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!
A Week of Giving Back
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.
Empowering Dreams: Transforming Lives through Artisan Bags
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.
Mylin: De alumna a terapeuta del habla (Español)
¿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.
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.