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February Health Initiatives

At the School of Hope, we prioritises student health to ensure every child can thrive in their education. From deworming and supplements to essential eye care, read about the health interventions administered by our dedicated nurse Celena this February.

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Costumes and Cascarones

In a display of creativity, students collaborated to transform recycled materials into vibrant carnival costumes. It was a day of colourful celebration as they showed off their creations on the catwalk.

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An Update From Our USA Executive Director

Curious about what Sara’s been up to in her first month as EFTC’s USA Executive Director? From securing grants to planning events, read her blog to explore the projects she’s tackling and how you can lend a hand.

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Unveiling Our Very Own Science Lab

Thanks to Merck Group, our students finally have a fully equipped lab available to them, setting them up for all their future scientific adventures.

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Back to School 2024

Kick off the new school year with us at the School of Hope! Discover the excitement of the first week, with plenty of familiar faces and exciting new opportunities.

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Two new volunteers join our team!

Since the beginning of classes, we have had the great joy of having the support of Grace and Alexandra, two incredible girls with a big heart and a great desire to bring something better to the world.

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Transforming Lives: Clean Water for Guatemala with Ecofiltros

In Guatemala, access to clean water is a daily struggle. Communities face challenges due to water quality, directly impacting the health of families. We are proud to share that, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have been providing tangible solutions to this problem by delivering Ecofiltros for several years.

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Farewell and Festivities

See how students and staff at the school celebrated the end of vacation school and the beginning of Sara's new journey.

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Episode 13: Volunteering at EFTC as a career launching point -Voices of Hope Podcast

“Hola a todos y bienvenidos. You’re listening to the Voices of Hope podcast. Each episode we have a special guest who has been part of our journey and the fundamental success of our school. These stories will inspire you and we hope you'll learn a thing or two about our wonderful country of Guatemala along the way. Let’s get started!

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Diving into the wonderful world of science with Merck!

We had such a fun time with Merck for their Spark Program science day! Merck’s scientists arrived bright and early with supplies and kits to get our vacation school students ready to participate in experiments for the day.

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Meet Our New Prepas

The first day of ‘summer’ school introduced us to our newest additions at the School of Hope. As we embark on this new chapter, we leave you with glimpses of our new kindergarten students, radiating joy and curiosity.

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6th and 9th Grade Graduations at the School of Hope: A Snapshot

Experience the joy and pride of our recent graduations at the School of Hope! From sixth graders stepping into middle school to ninth graders embarking on high school adventures, this blog captures these milestone moments in vibrant images. Dive in to relive the celebrations!

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Endings and New Beginnings: Transitions at the School of Hope

Discover the moments of growth, creativity, and new beginnings as we wrap up an academic year and welcome some fresh faces at the School of Hope. From student performances to creative final projects, join us in celebrating the essence of learning.

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Voces de Esperanza: Apoyando a EFTC con Michael Fitzgerald

Hola, bienvenidos a nuestro séptimo episodio de Voces de Esperanza. Mi nombre es Sinead. Soy la coordinadora de desarrollo en EFTC, trabajando con nuestro equipo en Guatemala, los EE.UU., y las oficinas del Reino Unido difundiendo la palabra acerca de nuestra maravillosa fundación e inspirando a la gente a visitarnos aquí en la Escuela de la Esperanza. A lo largo de esta serie, hablaré con las personas que hacen posible EFTC, desde los estudiantes hasta los padrinos, Hoy estamos hablando con Michael Fitzgerald

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From the School of Hope to the Acatenango Volcano: My Journey

Three weeks into volunteering at the School of Hope, I was ready to take on an adventure that was recommended to me by everyone who came to Guatemala before: summiting Acatenango Volcano. Antigua is surrounded by many volcanoes including Pacaya, Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. You can spot them from different vantage points in the city, and for Pacaya and Fuego, you can spot their active moments as well, including smoke and lava. I was yearning to see it all up close.

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