On Sunday we held our 2021 Virtual 5K Race Wrap-up via Facebook Live, with Trae Holland, our Executive Director. Not only did he share that we raised almost $13,000 over our $20K race goal, but he also announced that we have met our “bricks and mortar” fundraising goal to
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
It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since Maine native, Hanley Denning founded Safe Passage but it’s true! We are turning 20 and celebrating with our first-ever virtual 5k, which was highlighted in a local publication. Read about the Virtual 5K, our 20 year milestone and insights
Happy Valentine’s Day! This year, Valentine’s Day, or día de San Valentín, was celebrated at Safe Passage a day early, on Thursday, February 13th. It was a fun-filled day for students, teachers, volunteers, and staff. There were special snacks and meals as well as games, and of course –
On October 24th, we had our second ever Sponsor Day! Hosted at the school, local Guatemalan sponsors were invited to come meet one another, learn more about the Sponsorship program, and visit with their students. We also had some sponsors from the US who were in attendance due to
Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, is celebrated in Guatemala every October 1st. Throughout the country, children are celebrated in their schools through various games and special activities, and children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters. At Safe Passage, we also celebrate Children’s Day; it’s a
