Project Somos Children's Village - Guatemala

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The Project Somos Learning Village is a nurturing educational community for at-risk children in Guatemala. We provide Early Childhood Education, academic support, and nutritional programming.

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In Guatemala, education is not free. Families living in poverty cannot afford to send their children to school, and child labour is common. Project Somos aims to break the cycle of poverty through education and nutrition.

Our hope is that children gain the confidence and skills they need to stay in school and that these children can one day lead their families out of poverty.

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STORIES FROM THE VILLAGE

Project Somos has a volunteer program for both short and long-term volunteers which attract people from all over the world. The Project is located within the small Kaqchikel community of Chivarabal in the Central Highlands of Guatemala. We rely on the generosity and support of our donors.

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  • That Guatemalan children live in one of the most impoverished countries in the Americas.
  • That poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, starvation, mortality rates and violence go hand in hand.
  • That giving children the opportunity to eat nutritious food and providing them with a solid education creates a healthier, sustainable future for generations.
  • That all children have great potential, if only given the right opportunities.

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Your donation will help educate and empower children who have been living in extreme poverty with very limited opportunities.

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3 PILLARS OF SUPPORT
  • "I feel really sad because in my family, there is no happiness. My dad is drunk every day and he hits my mom. I am always alone and when I feel sad and have problems, I go into the mountains and cry. I feel so happy that I am learning letters and will be able to read." — Jorge had never been to school prior to Project Somos inviting him to attend. He is polite and very grateful to have this opportunity to study. He is always one of the first to arrive each day. He comes from a home with no running water and very little food. He is thriving on the healthy food provided and is now showering at Somos and not feeling embarrassed about his lack of cleanliness anymore.
    Jorge10 years old
  • Dora is the youngest of four children. She is very sweet, extraverted and talkative. Her mama says that since attending the Somos preschool, Dora has learned so many manners; how to sit at the table, use a fork, not to speak with her mouth full and to say please and thank you. According to her mama, she has now taught all of her siblings, the same manners — a true leader and teacher in the making!
    DoraFour years old
  • Antonio is attending the Somos preschool. When he first arrived his mama told us that he was malnourished but barely ate or drank. After a month of attending Somos, Antonio is trying different foods, eating well and sometimes asking for seconds. At home, he is now asking for food and has a good appetite!
    AntonioFour years old
  • Daniel is very active and very sociable. When his mama registered him in the Somos preschool she was very concerned, saying he hardly spoke at all and at times she didn't understand him. She was very worried about him. After a month of programming, Daniel is trying to speak many new words and he is communicating much better. His mama is concerned about what will happen when he enters primary public school because she knows her son will likely be teased and bullied for his challenge. Project Somos takes such challenges as opportunities to teach the children respect, empathy and compassion. Daniel is happy and being treated well at Somos.
    DanielSix years old
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    Healthy, educated children can help break the cycle of poverty for future generations.

    READ JORGE'S STORY