In Guatemala, education is divided into Pre-Primaria (párvulos and kindergarten), Primaria (Primary school 1st to 6th grade), Secundaria (Secundary school, 3 years known as Básico), and Diversificado (3 years of High School). For the last several years, children who went to middle school and high school had to pay for tuition to go to school and many families simply could not afford it. Recently, the Guatemalan government passed a law, stating that as of 2009, Guatemala’s public educational system will be free for all children. Globally Minded Works is thrilled for such a move as many more children will have access to education.

When we started Globally Minded Works, we intended to provide child sponsorships to pay for school tuition and books. With free education for all school age children in 2009, such sponsorships are no longer necessary. Therefore, Globally Minded Works will support schools and charitable projects, like water filters.

Ongoing needs for most of the rural schools in Guatemala include: books, supplies, furniture, computers, and even buildings. With donations from people like you, Globally Minded Works aims to fill this gap.

Join our efforts to support education and other
charitable projects in Guatemala by donating to our work.
Thank you for your kind donation to support the Mayan children in Guatemala.

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