Sergio: Beyond Graduation
For years, the goal was simple: graduate. Today, when Sergio talks about the future, the conversation is different. He talks about finishing his bachelor's degree, starting a master's program, and continuing to grow within the audit firm where he works. As a child,...
The Pages That Opened New Opportunities for María Isabel
The first time María Isabel, a young woman from San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, sat in the chamber of Guatemala’s Congress, she did not arrive with a speech written by advisors or a political career behind her. She certainly did not have a million-dollar...
Bookmarks for a Brighter Future
At first glance, Simsbury, Connecticut, and Guatemala might seem to be worlds apart. On a map, it certainly looks that way. But this didn’t stop seventh graders Elizabeth and Maddie from feeling inspired to make a difference for youth in another country more than two...
Emma: When the Student Becomes the Teacher
The best teachers are the ones who never stop learning, and Emma exemplifies this. Her drive for lifelong education is evident in how she teaches technology to students at Hacienda María, a middle school nestled in the mountains of San José Poaquil, Chimaltenango....
Yesi: Breaking a Cycle of Poverty to Build a Brighter One
Yesi working at the CoEd office in San Lucas Sacatepéquez, 2018.Meet Yesi. . . Her story begins in Pachalí, a rural town in the heart of central Guatemala. From a humble family with limited resources, Yesi faced more than the usual challenges of studying and homework...