When the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Scholarship Program began over 15 years ago, the goal was simple: to ensure that promising, capable students would not be forced to drop out of school because their families couldn’t afford tuition. But it was soon apparent that merely providing a tuition scholarship wasn’t enough. Far too many students succumbed to the overwhelming challenges they faced: pressure to marry early, alcoholism or abuse in their homes, academic struggles, or lack of support from their families and friends.
So, we began adding more services to help students stay in school, build resilience, and gain life skills. Social workers, psychologists, and mentors joined the team to help them navigate challenging situations in their homes. Students were given opportunities to serve in their communities as young leaders. They were exposed to more future career possibilities than they ever could have imagined. And they began to thrive.
Today, the name of this program is changing to reflect its holistic approach to supporting students and the deep impact that it has on their lives as a result. Please join us in celebrating the...
