We visited all 4 of our projects during October and November, and we are happy to report back that they have all been very successful! The preschool program has several students that are ready to go to 1st grade in January. Others who are 4, 5, and 6 will continue on in the preschool, working on skills that will prepare them to be successful in 1st grade. They are … [Read more...] about November 2018
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Oct 28
October 28, 2018 On October 23rd, we met with the coordinator of Project Quetzal’s weaving group of 7 women to discuss the outcomes of our 3-month project of supplying them with weaving materials. The purpose of this project was to assist some of the families with the greatest needs in the village. After selling their weavings in the community, they would be able to save … [Read more...] about Oct 28
October 18, 2018
October 18, 2018 Our presentation/fundraiser on October 7th at the Italian Cultural Center was a great success. There was a group of about 32 interested people who attended. It also met one of Project Quetzal’s goals of providing an educational forum for the community and donors. The program consisted of the introduction of Board Members and people who were key in helping … [Read more...] about October 18, 2018
October 2018
October 2018 Big news!! On October 7th, we are having our first public event! We will be talking about how Project Quetzal came to be, our current projects, and what we’re looking at for 2019. Part of the reason to form Project Quetzal in Sonoma County was to provide a venue to be able to educate and inform people here of the situation in Guatemala. We’ll talk about … [Read more...] about October 2018
July 2018
July 2018 Our last trip to Guatemala was very exciting and productive! Our first stop was to visit the preschool and after-school program in Patcizia (near Antigua) that we had already funded through this coming October. The teacher, Elba, was enthusiastic and capable, and had a great rapport with the children. Needless to say, the children were eager, attentive, and full of … [Read more...] about July 2018