Through quality education and comprehensive wellness services, Safe Passage offers a transformative experience for our students within a loving and supportive environment. Our educational community co-creates learning experiences that support students in developing the character, knowledge, and skills to reach their maximum potential. This cultivates positive and lasting change for themselves, for their families and community, and for Guatemala.
Vision:
Our vision is to catalyze a positive, transformative, and lasting impact by educating and inspiring youth leaders to build an equitable, strong, and just society.
Examining the impacts of Próximo Paso
and Oportunidades on the young people
participating in both programs
Marcia Bernbuam, PhD, an experienced applied researcher and program evaluator, visited Safe Passage in July 2024 to assess the impact of two of Safe Passage’s programs, Oportunidades and Proximo Paso. Through in-depth interviews with 15 young program affiliates, staff, and stakeholders, Bernbaum published a comprehensive report inclusive of interviews, results, and recommendations. In the words of Alexandra, a 4th-year student, “We are people of change.”