Our story over the years

Our founder Sophie McKee visited Guatemala in 2002 to volunteer at a school she discovered on the brink of collapse. She began fundraising to ensure that the 75 students could continue their education. This was the start of the Education For The Children Foundation (EFTC). Today, EFTC’s School of Hope and its further education scholarships support over 600 students to access education and rewarding employment opportunities. We are proud to be at the heart of the Jocotenango community showcasing the talent and creativity of its young people to the world.

  • Sponsor Students In Guatemala With Food

    2003

    EFTC foundation is formed to provide emergency funds for a school on the brink of closure, allowing students in Jocotenango to continue their education.

  • Children Playing Games With A Volunteer Volunteers Guatemala

    2011

    The new School of Hope building opens its doors: 20 classrooms, managment offices, a computer lab, an audiovisual room a mental health clinic and a school kitchen.

  • Sponsored Students Children Lunch Food Guatemala

    2016

    A new chef creates delicious, nutritious meals for students and organises parent workshops. Fundraising provides laptops for all teachers at The School of Hope.

  • Family Students Food Hampers Poverty Pandemic Guatemala

    2020

    The foundation constantly adapts and learns as it gets to grips with designing and delivering home learning, emergency food distribution and digital social support.

  • students children at the school of hope Guatemala

    2022

    Fundraising enables all students to return to class every day with more numerous, smaller classes. Pandemic restrictions were finally lifted in October.

  • Student Child Girl with school supplies in Guatemala

    2023

    The roof of the School of Hope is replaced. The entire team celebrates 20 years of the foundation in July with students, staff, alumni , partners and supporters.

Welcome to the School of Hope

The School of Hope and our Further Education Program supports over 630 students and their 385 families. Our extensive education, nutrition, healthcare, social support and employment programs seek to remove any obstacle to education and enable our students to realize their potential.

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These happy moments during toothbrushing time are more than just part of a routine, they’re about learning healthy habits, caring for themselves, and sharing joyful moments together. It’s in these small, everyday experiences where confid
During lunchtime, smiles like these say it all. Joy, friendship, and a sense of belonging, this is what makes our school feel like home. These moments may seem small, but they are part of something much bigger: a space where every child feels seen,
Our youngest students filled the classroom with color, imagination, and joy as they explored their creativity through art. Every brushstroke and every idea is a beautiful reminder of how powerful self-expression can be from an early age. 💛 We love