Blog - Project Apoyo

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

Celebrating Our Impact After Two Years

November 2, 2019

Meet Ali, Project Apoyo Director of Education

October 15, 2019

Help us reach new heights in #Guatemala. Today is

Help us reach new heights in #Guatemala. Today is PRIME for you to save some money! Whether you are getting ahead for the Holidays or buying a replacement phone charger for your replacement phone charger that keeps going missing...you can also be doing a bit of GOOD. By using the exclusive Project Apoyo link, Amazon will give a portion of your purchase to us at no cost to you.
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So, we're not saying we want you to keep losing your charger, but you can at least feel good knowing each time you need to buy a new one (or anything else in the Amazon universe) you're giving back and helping us keep our 100% promise. With help like this, each penny given to sponsorships and business grants goes directly to those you support. And that's how it should be!
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Shop + Save + Do Good on #AmazonPrimeDay today. Head to our bio link and click AMAZON SMILE (and bookmark the link for future use). Thank you!

As we near the end of a school year like no other,

As we near the end of a school year like no other, it’s a great time to give an extra smile. Or as our non-profit mom would say, a little “happy”.
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If you’d like to send a gift to your sponsored student at the @eftcfoundation for a job well done on virtual classes and loads of homework, head to our bio link and click SHOP. Or, if you have something special in mind like this amazing jersey pictured here, shoot us an email at hello@projectapoyo.org.
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We’ve learned a lot during 2020. But one thing w

We’ve learned a lot during 2020. But one thing we didn’t need reminding of, although virtual learning and homeschooling certainly did just that, is that we owe a massive debt of gratitude to teachers all over the world! 🤗📚
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To every teacher at @eftcfoundation and La Escuela Chicamen, we sincerely say GRACIAS. Without you, there would be no point in sponsoring students, and there would be no students ready to receive business grants. You are the backbone of the system, and you make it look so fun. So while our feelings of appreciation are plentiful each day, today we join millions around the world in showing you a little extra love. #WorldTeachersDay
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And thank you to our teacher sponsors who take it one step further and help these amazing educators get even better at what they do.

¡Feliz Día de la Independencia de Guatemala! 🎉 Happy Independence Day, Guatemala. Today, we honor you. Although...it is difficult to justly describe your beauty to those who don't know you. Your land is full of towering volcanoes, sprawling coffee farms, and breathtaking sunsets. Your people are full of giving love, overflowing kindness, and steadfast perseverance.
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Your doors have always been open as a home to our staff and as a place where generous people can make connections and give back love in the way that you are have consistently shown us how to give.
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You are a country that appreciates each day and each blessing, a people that celebrates each moment together so well. So today, we celebrate you and your independence. May the Lord continue to bless your awe-inspiring people and countryside.

Long week at work? A lot of us probably take that

Long week at work? A lot of us probably take that for granted. But especially during times like these, employment is vital for simply putting food on the table.
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Head to our bio link (click BLOG) to learn about our first entrepreneurship grant recipient in partnership with the @eftcfoundation. With her newfound employment, Kimberly is putting in WORK, and we are so proud. 💪🏽

Normally at this time of year, letters & photos fr

Normally at this time of year, letters & photos from students would be flying from Guatemala to brighten up sponsors' summers. The pandemic has changed that process, but there is still a TON of info to update you on. Just this week, our amazing partner @eftcfoundation accomplished this:
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Master food disbursement for 400 families ✔️
Master homework swap for 473 students ✔️
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We are extremely thankful for their continued work during these challenging times. From food and medicine deliveries to sending out and checking homework packets...from social support to COVID-19 safety help, they ensure that each and every penny you give is spent wisely. We are amazed at the staff and students banding together as one larger family. For even more details on how they're doing this: Sponsors, check your inbox and everyone else, head to our bio link and click BLOG.

“A flower blooming in the desert proves to the w

“A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome.” 🌸 - Matshona Dhliwayo
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Often times, the toughest times bring the biggest achievements. During the pandemic, we’ve been working on our next micro-business with our partners at the @eftcfoundation and we can’t wait to share more soon. Can anyone guess what we’re up to??🤔

We are excited to announce that the newest member

We are excited to announce that the newest member of the Apoyo family will be joining us in October!
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This joyous news also brought about a difficult decision. Due to COVID-19, Guatemala has been shut down for 3 months. With no end in sight and no way to know when the borders will open, we began to pray and discuss having to move back for longer than anticipated after our baby was born.
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This was an incredibly tough decision, but we have a peace as we announce that we have moved back to the U.S. and will be overseeing all things Project Apoyo from Memphis, TN.
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We married in ‘17, moved to Guate & poured ourselves into how we could best make an impact on lives. We were incredibly fortunate to make lifelong friends/partnerships. First was @provee_nonprofit, who took us in as family & introduced us to a community who had been praying for a bakery. 2 years later, the Bread Bros bakery employs 5 & feeds 100s daily.
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Next was the @eftcfoundation who educates & feeds 123 students in our sponsorship program. There have been 37 graduations, countless jobs earned, & families’ lives changed.
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Both also helped launch our teacher sponsorship program where 8 teachers receive development & resources. We are so excited to watch the ripple effect of teachers training teachers!
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As we worked full time jobs, we knew our role is best suited as “support”, a helping hand to equip others to grow. That’s why we worked hard to find the best possible partners & we couldn’t be more proud of who we work with & the impact they make.
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Thanks to these partners, OUR WORK WILL NOT STOP! While COVID-19 has hit the pause button, we check in on teachers, students, employees, & partners. Sponsorships continue, and we have big news regarding our next small business efforts coming soon. We look forward to this new chapter & the opportunity to share all the important work that is taking place in Guate with a new community in Memphis & beyond.
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We sincerely and humbly thank you for your thoughts/prayers/guidance & for your giving hearts. We support because of your support. Your generosity never ceases to amaze & with your help, our impact will only continue to grow! ❤️ - Ty & Ali