Keeping kids in the classroom
For many students in Guatemala, the cost of books, uniforms, and transportation can mean the difference between staying in school and leaving to work.
How we help students
We meet students
Our local team meets with students and their families to understand what they need to stay in school.
We cover costs
A $350 scholarship helps cover books, uniforms, transportation, and other school essentials for an entire year.
Kids stay in school
With those costs covered, students can focus on learning. Our team stays in touch throughout the year to support their progress.
The costs that keep kids out of school
A $350 scholarship helps cover the essentials that make staying in school possible.
Books & supplies. Textbooks and materials students need for class.
Uniforms. Required school clothing that families may struggle to afford.
Transportation. Bus fare and rides for students who live too far from school to walk
FAQ
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Students are 12 to 18 and enrolled or ready to enroll in secondary school. They come from families who would otherwise need them working, and each one has a family that backs them staying in school.
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Our rep in Guatemala drops off books and uniforms, arranges and pays for transportation, and checks in on each student’s progress. Your gift pays for the school costs themselves, not a blank check.
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We work where we already know the families, the schools, and the roads kids take to get there. Our COO, Raul Rosales, was born and raised in Momostenango, where many of our students live.
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You’ll get a receipt by email right away. Your gift goes toward a student’s school year, and our rep in Guatemala keeps checking in on students all year. We share updates on how they’re doing by email and on Instagram @supportmyaldea.
Help a student stay in school
$350 can make a year of education possible. For a student and their family, that support can change what's possible next.