Who We Are
We are a majority Guatemalan-led and community-centered NGO based in the most marginalized urban neighborhood of Guatemala City. We are the only school in Guatemala utilizing the Expeditionary Learning model, integrated health and wellness services, and life and social skill building. We are proving that this model can break the cycle of poverty in just one generation.
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159+

Highschool graduates since 2007
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5,600

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223

Adult Education participants since 2006
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78

Students will be enrolled in our Oportunidades/High School Program in 2023
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1 out of every 3 residents
has never been to school

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Most adults have less than a fourth grade education

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The average family of six
lives on just $4 a day

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Guatemalan public schools
are only open for 4 hours
each day

We provide holistic education programs focused on these key areas:

• Full-Day Education
• Educational Enrichment
• Health & Wellness
• Nutrition & Life Skills
• Adult Education and Social Entrepreneurship

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Our programs benefit the entire community:

• Over 600 students, ranging in age from 3 to 21 years
• Around 300 families
• The surrounding community, with a total impact of 3,000 people

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  • Students age 3 through grade 9 benefit from full-day education programs in our fully accredited school.
  • For our youngest learners, we help develop pre-math and reading skills through play and collaboration.
  • Grades 2 to 9 receive hands-on, activity-based lessons utilizing a teaching methodology based on Expeditionary Learning.
  • Public school students receive 4 hours of after-school enrichment programs at Safe Passage.
  • Extra-curricular activities include sports, English lessons, computer lab, Creative Expression, health education, and Next Step graduate career counseling.

Our students and families are particularly vulnerable to a variety of health complications that threaten their wellbeing. In partnership with Shared Beat, Safe Passage provides students and families with year-round access to an on-site infirmary. Our Health and Nutrition program emphasizes patient education and comprehensive care. We strive to not only treat but to prevent health complaints.

For Safe Passage students, access to education continues well after high school graduation. Next Steps provides graduates with professional development opportunities and access to tools for securing employment and applying to university.

Students of all ages demonstrate their innate intelligence in so many different ways. We create and preserve learning environments that respond to the needs of every student. Safe Passage meets the needs of the whole person.

Visitors, Volunteers, and Support Teams

Interested in deepening your connection to Safe Passage, learning about the issues we are addressing, or partnering to advance opportunities for Guatemalan youth and their families?

We provide planned visits on the last Wednesday of each month. Please fill out this form if you would like to schedule your visit. If you are hoping to visit Safe Passage outside of these dates please contact us at infoguate@safepassage.org to coordinate! 

We can provide individuals and groups with virtual tours and live-streamed opportunities to deepen your connection to our community.

Types of Volunteers, Visitors, and Support Teams Safe Passage Receives

Volunteers:
 An individual who takes a guided tour (approximately 2 hours) of Safe Passage’s facilities and programs to learn about the organization and explore collaboration options. Visitors must be 14 or older and accompanied by an adult.

Support Teams: Safe Passage’s third party travel agency partner will provide Support Team coordination in Guatemala. Support Teams require a team leader, and can be made up of individuals, employee teams, foundation representatives, faith-based institutions, and academic partners. Team members are recommended to be at least 18 years of age and accompanied by one chaperone for each minor

Ready to reach out? First, please learn about our 2025 Visitors, Volunteer, and Support Team Policy

6a. Avenida 11-95 Zona 7
Colonia Landivar, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala

8am – 5pm (GMT)

TEL (502) 2440-4388

infoguate@safepassage.org

49 Farm View Drive, Raymond Hall, Suite 302
New Gloucester, ME 04260 USA

9am – 5pm (EST)

TEL (207) 846-1188
FAX (207) 926-8244

info@safepassage.org