Reducing poverty in Guatemala's Mayan communities through education

Author: Dreams and Hopes

  • The Stories of Lorenzo and Rosa

    The Stories of Lorenzo and Rosa

    One of the many projects Sueños y Esperanzas has undertaken in the past year has been building homes for families in San Juan La Laguna. According to the Guatemala Housing Alliance, half of Guatemalans live in inadequate housing conditions, increasing their exposure to parasites, anemia, and other illnesses. Access to adequate housing is recognized as…

  • International Women’s Day

    International Women’s Day

    On Friday the 8th of March, Sueños y Esperanzas celebrated International Women’s Day with the community of San Juan La Laguna. Students from various programs along with their mothers came together to hike to the top of the town’s mirador, Kaqasiiwaan. When we arrived, we were greeted by a beautiful view of the lake and…