Special Update – Feb. 18 As of February 16th, we have been working on gaining approval by the Guatemalan authorities to remain on campus, even if we drop to the red level! The government mandates typically require only remote learning while in red level, but with this special waiver,
We are happy to report that our first week of school was a success. It was amazing to see our students in person again after almost two years! While we have a long way to go in addressing the deficits from the school closure, this is the first step
Your Impact in 2021 Our impact newsletter (below) includes information on what we have accomplished together in 2021 and how we have adapted and successfully continued our mission, despite the challenges. English Spanish If you would like to help us continue our mission in the coming year, your gift
A FASHION EVENTFROM GUATEMALA TO THE WORLD! For this one-of-a-kind event, we joined forces with Stare Vie in Guatemala, the first and only space in the country, bringing together fashion designers, artists, and emerging entrepreneurs. Stare Vie has established itself as a concept store that offers a space for
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
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
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 –
Earlier this year, the Safe Passage Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholders developed a new strategic plan. The main areas of focus included: Mission School and Programs Facilities Finance Development Data Analysis Our three big ideas were: Achieving financial sustainability with improved planning, budgeting, and fundraising practices that foster
Throughout the school year, our students take part in many engaging “expeditions” as part of the Expeditionary Learning curriculum used in our full-day school. An “expedition” is a unit of study involving research, group work, community outings, and a final presentation. In culmination of all their hard work throughout
Every year on September 15th Guatemala celebrates its independence from Spain. In honor of this holiday – and to celebrate the various parts of the country – our students took on some very special projects. Each grade learned about a different custom and culture within Guatemala, and then prepared
