Blog - Project Apoyo

2020 Year In Review

January 15, 2021

Kimberly Xunux – A 3 Month Update With An Entrepreneur

November 25, 2020

Meet Kimberly: Entrepreneurial Grant Recipient

August 15, 2020

Summer Student Update During Covid-19

Food is Love: Project Apoyo Coronavirus Relief

What the Coronavirus Means for Students and Teachers in Guatemala

Meet Juan Carlos, the Family Man

February 3, 2020

Meet Geovanni, Head Baker

January 7, 2020

The Real Life Impact of a Classroom Sponsorship

November 20, 2019

Luis Angel was having problems with his eyesight,

Luis Angel was having problems with his eyesight, so the staff at the @eftcfoundation tested him and recommended purchasing glasses. Anyone who has eye problems can attest that being able to see clearly is so important for students to be able to study and learn effectively.
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We are so fortunate to have donors who allow us to go above and beyond normal sponsorship needs and take away any obstacle that prevents getting a first-rate education. Luis Angel just got his new pair of glasses and aside from looking really darn cool, he now has a whole new world in his view! 👓😍

Do What Makes You Happy - Guadalupe, entrepreneur.

Do What Makes You Happy - Guadalupe, entrepreneur. "If you work somewhere that makes you happy, your accomplishments will be more rewarding." Let's catch up with Guadalupe now that her crepe business is up and running and find out what it means to her and her family. @eftcfoundation

“Here's to strong women, may we know them, may w

“Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”
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Our team is so fortunate to be surrounded by incredible women who are quite literally changing the world. Leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, all gracefully crushing + changing + reinventing the game. We’re in awe of their strength and drive. Vamos chicas! #InternationalWomensDay

We are so excited to welcome two new members to ou

We are so excited to welcome two new members to our Education team. Cara Hunn (Upper Elementary) and Michelle Gomez (Lower Elementary) will be instrumental in taking our teacher sponsorship/development program to the next level.
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Both teachers are bilingual, experienced, and passionate about creating stronger communities in Guatemala. It's said you should surround yourself with people much smarter than you, and our education team with Ali, Carita, and Miche is certainly that. We can't wait to see how their support will translate to real educational results in Guatemala! - Ty

Meet Guadalupe - Entrepreneurship Grant Recipient.

Meet Guadalupe - Entrepreneurship Grant Recipient. Guadalupe is the second grant recipient of many to come from our partnership with the @eftcfoundation and our new, joint Entrepreneurship Program. A graduate of the EFTC's School of Hope, Guadalupe is currently a Further Ed student finishing her university degree in Human Resources.
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With her grant, she's launched Luna Crepas (a name we're quite fond of!), a small restaurant where people can get to-go orders or receive their food via delivery. She created the business based on three pillars of a Guatemalan saying: good quality, good prices, and great service. The menu will begin with crepes but plans to grow to include a diverse drink menu and fast food options including local cuisine. Follow along with her story as her business grows, changing the lives of her family.

peaceful + powerful + inspiring. guatemala (and it

peaceful + powerful + inspiring. guatemala (and its people) summed up visually in 10 seconds. 😍🤗
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🎥: guate board chair @andresarroyounda

Before we turn our full attention to a new school

Before we turn our full attention to a new school year starting next month, we want to take one look back at the impact YOU helped make in 2020.
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It was a year that started off with a joyful pizza party during a sponsor visit and was soon turned upside down with the rest of the world by the pandemic. But thanks to your generosity and our partners (@eftcfoundation & @provee_nonprofit), we were able to keep our promise to create education + employment opportunities in Guatemala. Sponsorships were turned to virtual learning, funds were shifted to relief efforts, and in the midst of an extremely difficult time, a small business (@breadbrosgt) grew and 2 new ones were created. This wouldn’t be possible without you. To read more about your impact, hit our bio link + BLOG.
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Thank you for all you do to create opportunities in Guatemala. 2021 is going to be HUGE!

Teachers in our sponsorship program are preparing

Teachers in our sponsorship program are preparing to kick off the 2021 school year while around the world, both educators and students continue to face the difficult task of remote learning.
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In Guatemala, the majority of the students do not have internet/technology access so Project Apoyo and the teachers of Chicamen are focused on making learning from home as meaningful as possible.
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Because of the generosity of these teachers' sponsors, they now have access to an online program with tons of new resources, a printer for getting books/worksheets into the hands of students, and 1-1 support with a trained teacher mentor. This is your giving in action!