how can I
Volunteer?
“If we can give something for our community, for these girls, for these boys, why not?”
Gregorio and Candelaria with Mayra, the third graduate of our scholarship program. Mayra became our third student to win a full-ride university scholarship in the USA.
What could I do?
We help develop children and teenagers from the rural villages around Panajachel. You could help with conversational English, computer teaching, mathematics, or reading. You could participate in a learning center, help with a Saturday tutorial, or help a student with homework.
Florinda, one of our scholarship students, teaching tutorials in Buena Vista
does it work?
Six of our rural students have graduated. Miguel and Tono are on full-ride Walton Scholarships in the USA, and Mayra will follow them in August 2017. Lidia and Evelyn are working with an American technology company in Antigua, and studying marketing technology. Donis is studying to be a Spanish and English teacher at university in San Lucas Toliman.
You could help our next 26 up-and-coming teenage scholarship students with their English, mathematics, or other learning, helping them achieve their dreams and pay it forward.
Lidia and her mom serving a nutritious snack at the Buena Vista tutorials
What items could I donate?
We are always in need of Spanish children's books, notebooks, pencils, puzzles, dominoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, crayons, girls' cardigans, jackets, shoes, and laptops.
Why do you call it "forging my tomorrow":
Giving someone something creates dependence. Teaching them to "forge" their own tomorrow creates independence. Independent people are confident, and can achieve their own dreams. We want these children to find their own tomorrow.
Tono, Walton Scholarship winner, with some of his tutorial students in his village of Buena Vista
How do I start?
Let's talk about where you might connect, and how you think you could contribute to the development of these inspiring young leaders. Thanks for your interest!
formaguatemala@gmail.com.