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

There is something quite satisfying about digging your hands in the dirt, planting seeds, and waiting patiently to cultivate your...

Boston Scientific, Common Hope Corporate Partner since 2018, tops the charts for their enthusiasm and passion for Common Hope’s mission!...

Common Hope knows the power of families and their ability to move mountains. Be it the determination of the families we serve as they...

The positive response to Common Hope’s first virtual Walk For Hope was incredibly exciting and energizing. Common Hope’s sponsors and...

Shari Blindt began her journey with Common Hope as a Vision Team member in January of 2005. Little did she know when she arrived in...

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

(Photo from ABC News: Esteban Biba) Decreased income has affected the ability of families to purchase what they need. Food insecurity is...

“Sometimes all we need is a little moment for us, pen and paper, and know we are connecting more people. ” – Marlene Lopez Ibarra...

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

4.26.21 UPDATE Dear friends, Happy 35th anniversary to each of you who have made Common Hope’s mission possible since our humble...

“This experience created a bond that goes beyond being a father or child – it brought our family closer together and it led to other...

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...

Doña María (pictured center) with daughter Heidy, sons Axel and Ronald, and Rose and Charlie in 2015. Doña María and her husband, Don...

Celebrating Día de la Joventud (Youth Day), Family Day, Soccer championships, and so much more… ¡Qué alegre! At Common Hope’s New Hope...

MEET SARA KENNEDY: A SPECIAL COMMON HOPE SUPPORTER AND AMBASSADOR Sara Kennedy from Virginia travels to Guatemala every year to volunteer...

Guatemala is touted as the birthplace of chocolate, with the Mayans worshiping the cacao tree and calling chocolate the “food of the...

HOUSING IN GUATEMALA Over half the population of Guatemala lacks dignified housing with utilities and sufficient space. Sometimes,...

¡CELEBRAMOS! Thank you for making Noche de Colores such a success! On May 16, 2019 we celebrated a spectacular Night of Colors – NOCHE DE...