News from GRACES

A lifelong impact What happens to a student after they graduate from Escuela Integrada? With the school now in its 21st year, we are seeing the cyclical change that can occur in families simply by completing an education in Guatemala. As an organization we are working to improve our data-tracking capabilities so that we can provide quantifiable outcomes of an Escuela Integrada education. Currently, one of our former students is…

Did you know that the academic year in Guatemala runs from January to October? This means school is almost out for summer for the kids and teachers at Escuela Integrada! The end of the year is an exciting time of celebration for the students, families and teachers. This week, students are completing their final exams to determine if they pass the year and can move onto the next year. The…

As we recently wrapped up our Annual Sponsorship Appreciation Week, I wanted to take some time to reflect on and address some important aspects of our Sponsorship Program. GRACES Sponsorship Program is different from other sponsorship programs with large nonprofit organizations. This is an intentional difference and it centers on the concept of relationship building. It is something that we are passionate about, and it is the reason we offer…

Nearly ten years ago, a small group of people from the U.S. and Guatemala met in Antigua to discuss how they could continue to fund Escuela Integrada—despite extreme financial challenges. A newly-formed nonprofit, GRACES, sought to keep Escuela Integrada afloat. That moment became known as the first Supporters Gathering. Year after year, the practice of bringing supporters together in Guatemala to talk about the future of the school continued, and…

Nehemiah Project donates new computers for Escuela Integrada computer lab The Nehemiah Project donated 23 new laptop computers for the computer lab at Escuela Integrada! The new computers will be used for both the elementary and middle school levels, serving students from first through ninth grade. “This donation allows each student to use a computer during computer classes and perform the exercises and tasks that the teacher needs,” said Hernan…

Amigo of GRACES: A new way to support GRACES with a recurring gift Become an Amigo of GRACES with a recurring monthly donation! Monthly giving provides a stable and predictable source of income for our organization, and multiplies your impact over time. Even a modest amount compounds over time and makes a significant difference for our work in Guatemala. Plus, it’s easy to set up! With giving levels of $25,…