Building A Thriving Community Through
Education And Economic Empowerment
IN SANTA CRUZ LA LAGUNA, GUATEMALA
The Cycle Of Poverty Persisting
For many years, this remote, mountainous community on the beautiful hillsides surrounding Lake Atitlan was completely cut off from educational and economic opportunities.
SAME CYCLE, SAME RESULTS
Santa Cruz La
Laguna, Guatemala
For many years, this remote, mountainous community on the beautiful hillsides surrounding Lake Atitlan, was completely cut off from educational and economic opportunities.
The Amigos Approach
We facilitate access to quality education, develop essential skills, and foster self-reliance. We empower individuals to effect positive change and cultivate sustainable incomes within their own community.
HOW WE CREATE
Lasting Generational Change
Supporting Early &
Higher Education
From preschool to university,
more children and youth are
staying in school longer than
ever before.
Women’s Empowerment
and Entrepreneurship
Educating young women about
their sexual and reproductive
health, empowers them to make
decisions about their future.
Generating Employment
& Fair Economies
Through vocational training and our
social businesses, we’re improving
the local economy and providing
access to better employment.
HOW WE CREATE
Lasting Generational Change
Supporting Early &
Higher Education
From preschool to university,
more children and youth
are staying in school
longer than ever before.
Women’s Empowerment
and Entrepreneurship
Preventing early pregnancies result
in empowering women and girls to
make decisions about their
education, employment and future.
Generating Employment
& Fair Economies
Over 90% of our Culinary Program
graduates obtain employment and
our 2 social enterprise businesses
employ over 100 artisans & staff.
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