“Let us show that being a woman doesn’t limit us in what we can achieve, on the contrary, let us show that we are capable of excelling in...

Dreaming for a better future Fredy, 2022 graduate. Keep moving forward. This is Fredy’s message to his peers and those attending...

“I am a person who is always in the process of self-training, and I love to share everything I learn with others.”- says Jorge Alvarez,...

Research has shown that educated girls can change the trajectory of their own lives, reverse the cycles of poverty, generate economic...

“So much of what Common Hope provides to students and families is possible thanks to volunteers.” -Erin Treinen Erin Treinen and Lys...

It’s ‘all hands on deck’ to deliver school supplies (And we miss our volunteers!) In Guatemala, the school year typically starts in...

Affiliation is Where the Partnership Begins “To serve is my passion. To listen, to be respectful, and to be kind is something I learned...

Photo: Rebecca S. welcoming new families to the program! (Photo from January 2020) This is such a special time of the year at Common...

Just a small part of a network of programs that make a student’s journey a successful experience.” -Nineth Garcia One barrier to...

“We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” -Orison Swett Marden...

“Adaptability to change is itself a hallmark of successful education.” Peter Hilton, Renowned Mathematician & Code Breaker Education is...

Today is World Book Day! Usually Common Hope’s library is buzzing on this day, students and parents come together to participate in...

Overcoming barriers to succeed in school In Guatemala where more than 30% of children fail first grade at least once and only 32%...

Sponsorship mail – a special relationship between sponsors and students made possible by translators! Throughout the year, sponsors and...

A rural Mayan village San Rafael El Arado is a small, Mayan village located around 40 minutes north of Antigua, Guatemala. In this rural...

We had so much fun hosting four “Back-to-School” festivals in New Hope, Antigua, San Rafael and San Miguel Milpas Altas in the month of...

Graduation in Guatemala is nearing. At the beginning of November, over 160 Common Hope students will graduate from high school – an...

It’s summer break and college students everywhere are looking for their ideal summer internship. But all too often, students find...

In Guatemala, one out of every three first graders fails and has to repeat first grade. But at New Hope School, it is rare to see a first...

We are excited to share that we have kicked off of the AniMate Math Program, which stands for Animación Matemática. In English this...