Blog
Read the latest Child Aid news and stories, written by our team.
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2026 Spring Supporter Trip
Spring supporters trip: experiencing the innovative literacy programs while being immersed in the communities, cultures and history of Guatemala.
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Science of Reading
Our perspective on the importance of the science of reading.
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Guatemala: History of ‘Survivor Generations’
Learn about the complex and interconnected history of Guatemala.
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Announcing Child Aid Co-CEO Graciela Landa Pichiyá
Child Aid is thrilled to introduce Graciela Landa Pichiyá as our new Co-CEO of Child Aid.
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The Girls (In Guatemala) Are Not Okay
Marking International Women’s Day, Child Aid’s National Director, Graciela Landa Pichiyá penned a stark warning about challenges young girls face in Guatemala, especially as they…
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Guatemalan Election: The Day Our Nation Held Its Breath
Last Sunday, the world watched as Guatemalan President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo was to take office after months of legal efforts by his political enemies to derail…
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Coaching Helps Teacher Transform His Classroom
Working with a Child Aid literacy coach has helped teacher Tomás Bocel discover new ways of teaching. See how trainers and teachers are working together…
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She Persisted: Graciela Landa Pichiya Assumes Lead Role at Child Aid
In honor of International Women’s Day 2019, Child Aid introduces our new National Program Director Graciela Landa Pichiya. A lawyer, educator, mother and proud…
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Video: Graciela Pichiya on International Women’s Day
Child Aid’s National Program Director, Graciela Landa Pichiya, shares her pride in her indigenous culture and her desire to be an inspiration for young Guatemalan girls.…
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Patzún Reading Room Draws Crowds of Eager Readers
It started with a few small faces at the door. Can we see the books? They asked. Child Aid’s new office located in Patzún, Guatemala,…
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Interview With District Supervisor Edwin Yaxón
As the district supervisor for the San Antonio Palopo school district, Edwin Yaxón has a big vision for the future. He hopes that someday soon,…
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Librarians Learn New Techniques to Engage Kids in Reading
Last week we kicked off the first of our nine librarian trainings for 2013. Over 40 librarians from 32 libraries throughout central Guatemala participated. During…
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