At the end of 2019, we announced that five graduates from our Próximo Paso (Next Step) program were chosen to receive scholarships from TELUS, a local telecommunications company that we partner with. The scholarship, Helping Our People through Education (HOPE), allows students in Central America to learn English and
Recently, we had some of our students in our Próximo Paso (Next Steps) program write to us about their experience with Safe Passage. They wanted to thank the donors who enabled them to continue their education and find a pathway out of poverty. Check out the first-hand accounts from
Today, we held our annual Family Day celebration on campus. It is the first celebration in a long time so we wanted to invite our entire Safe Passage/Camino Seguro Family from around the world to join in virtually. We also wanted to say a special thank you to everyone
We recently partnered with EPA, a local group of retail stores in Guatemala, that has several locations across the region. During EPA’s Ayudar es Sencillo (Helping is Simple) initiative, which was launched this spring and runs through 2021, store visitors can make a contribution to Safe Passage. Donations made
Listen to our Executive Director, Trae Holland, and the head of our primary School, Ellie Frank, discuss what education has looked like during COVID and the resulting school closure. While we may not have students in the buildings, the teachers and staff have been working hard to ensure the
We held another very special Facebook Live direct from the Safe Passage/Camino Seguro campus! Check out our social distancing precautions and recent renovations to our Colegio, as staff walk you through our preparations for the student’s return to school. English Spanish
In case you missed it, we had a special Facebook Live event from campus, during a disbursement. Our Executive Director, Trae Holland, gives a unique insight into the work that we do in Guatemala. Check out the video below. English Spanish
We recently spoke with Phil, a long-time supporter of Safe Passage, who lives in Maine. He has been a friend to Safe Passage since 2004 and has visited our campus in Guatemala so many times that he has lost count! In fact, he was slated to visit again last
This year has been a series of highs and lows but one thing has remained constant, our dedication to our students. With hopes to reopen in the new year, we have a lot of work to do. In the video below, you can hear directly from a mother of
Meet Maida & Gabriela, two students at Safe Passage who recently received scholarships from our partner, Shared Beat. The work of Shared Beat includes providing both preventative healthcare programs in local schools and scholarships for Guatemalans who want to be healthcare professionals. Maida After losing her father at
