OUR PROGRAMS
Education & Youth
OUR PROGRAMS
Education & Youth
Education is at the heart of everything we do
Empowering youth through learning is the key to breaking
the cycle of poverty in Santa Cruz.
Education is at the
heart of everything
we do
Empowering youth through
learning is the key to
breaking the cycle of poverty
in Santa Cruz.
IGNITING A LOVE FOR LEARNING
Afternoon Reading Program
Children between the ages of 5 and 12 now have access to books that allow them to learn and expand their reading skills. Cultivating reading habits fosters their imagination and creativity, builds self-confidence and enhance their opportunities for future academic success.
IGNITING A LOVE FOR LEARNING
Afternoon Reading
Program
Children between the ages of 5 and 12 now have access to books that allow them to learn and expand their reading skills. Cultivating reading habits fosters their imagination and creativity, builds self-confidence and enhance their opportunities for future academic success.
UNLOCKING DREAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Scholarships And Youth
Leadership Programs
Amigos helps a growing number of students achieve their once unattainable dream of attending high school and university. Our scholarships cover a portion of school-related expenses, regular tutoring, social-emotional support, while also requiring a high standard of academic excellence.
UNLOCKING DREAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Scholarships And Youth
Leadership Programs
Amigos helps a growing number of students achieve their once unattainable dream of attending high school and university. Our scholarships cover a portion of school-related expenses, regular tutoring, social-emotional support, while also requiring a high standard of academic excellence.
STORIES OF CHANGE
Meet Lisa Tepáz
Navigating motherhood and a professional path
Through her participation in Youth Corps and youth programs, Lisa balanced motherhood and a professional path. Coming from a family where her parents didn’t complete elementary school, she earned a university degree through our scholarship. Despite the challenges of being a working mother of a 3-year old, Lisa’s determination led her to achieve her dream. Now a social worker in our Education Program, she aims to create a childcare facility in Santa Cruz to support other working mothers in achieving their dreams. We are proud of Lisa and her dedication to the community!
STORIES OF CHANGE
Meet Lisa Tepáz
Navigating motherhood and a professional path
Through her participation in Youth Corps and youth programs, Lisa balanced motherhood and a professional path. Coming from a family where her parents didn’t complete elementary school, she earned a university degree through our scholarship. Despite the challenges of being a working mother of a 3-year old, Lisa’s determination led her to achieve her dream. Now a social worker in our Education Program, she aims to create a childcare facility in Santa Cruz to support other working mothers in achieving their dreams. We are proud of Lisa and her dedication to the community!
A COMPREHENSIVE CAREER BRIDGE
Santa Cruz Youth Corps
Many Santa Cruz graduates still struggle to find meaningful employment. The Santa Cruz Youth Corps addresses this challenge by providing graduates with professional skill development, on-the-job experience, and community service opportunities. This year-long initiative assigns interns to various professional employers around Lake Atitlán for 20 hours a week, helping them gain valuable experience, build confidence, and develop the skills required for a successful career.
A COMPREHENSIVE CAREER BRIDGE
Santa Cruz Youth Corps
Many Santa Cruz graduates still struggle to find meaningful employment. The Santa Cruz Youth Corps addresses this challenge by providing graduates with professional skill development, on-the-job experience, and community service opportunities. This year-long initiative assigns interns to various professional employers around Lake Atitlán for 20 hours a week, helping them gain valuable experience, build confidence, and develop the skills required for a successful career.
EMPOWERING CHOICES FOR YOUTH
Sexual And Reproductive
Health
Early pregnancies and underage marriage represent a significant barrier to young people’s education and economic opportunities in Santa Cruz, particularly for young women. We provide critical sexual and reproductive health information to youth, teachers and parents, empowering young women and men to make educated decisions about their bodies, their family and their future..
EMPOWERING CHOICES FOR YOUTH
Sexual And
Reproductive Health
Early pregnancies and underage marriage represent a significant barrier to young people’s education and economic opportunities in Santa Cruz, particularly for young women. We provide critical sexual and reproductive health information to youth, teachers and parents, empowering young women and men to make educated decisions about their bodies, their family and their future..
We’re Changing
The Story
Teen pregnancies are decreasing in
Santa Cruz and more young women
are going on to higher education,
breaking traditional gender roles
and expanding opportunities for
young women.
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Join The Impact
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Join The Impact