We are grateful for every person involved in our nonprofit: Project Quetzal's Board of Directors, our donors and friends, the teachers, the children, the parents and communities in rural Guatemala, and the nonprofit we collaborate with that provides training and support to our teachers.. Together we have made a big difference, and there are so many success stories. Project … [Read more...] about April 2023
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May 2023
May 2023 Thank you to everyone who donated to and/or came to Project Quetzal's 2nd annual Latin American Craft Sale on May 6th. It was a very successful and well-attended event, making just over $3,000. A big thanks to Maricela and Mariana for making their delicious tamales, and to Angie (from The Good Cup Coffee Mobil Bar) for donating her rich and aromatic Guatemalan coffee, … [Read more...] about May 2023
December 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to think about what Project Quetzal has accomplished this year. Children attended 9 preschools in different small villages in rural Guatemala. Students in 1st and 2nd grades who needed extra help were able to attend one of our 4 after-school tutorial programs.Teachers attended 3 trainings to help them gain even more skills. Project Quetzal … [Read more...] about December 2022
May 2020
A note of thanks for the great response we have received for our Food Fund for the families of our preschool kids that are suffering very hard times in Guatemala due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Guatemalan government does not provide aid or food distribution programs for the many people in need. A large percentage of Guatemalans work in the informal sector, … [Read more...] about May 2020
February 2020
February 2020 We spent 5 very busy weeks in Guatemala, meeting with our teachers and visiting all the schools. We outfitted 3 of the new preschools with chairs, tables, rugs, white boards, educational materials, etc. We now have seven preschools, three after-school tutorial programs, and one weaving project. All of our teachers attended a week-long training. They learned … [Read more...] about February 2020