The need is great in Guatemala where many indigenous children live in abject poverty. Child Aid helps kids learn lifesaving skills – reading and writing. By providing hundreds of thousands of new Spanish-language books, our organization provides the building blocks from which a child can build a better life for themselves, their families and their nation. Continue Reading
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Juana’s Story: Becoming a Better Reader and Writer with Child Aid
Before Child Aid, Juana had trouble reading and writing. But we partnered with Juana’s school, San Ramón Elementary, and coached her teacher, Patricia, through our three-year, award-winning training program. Continue Reading
Some Gifts Last a Lifetime
Because of your generosity. Child Aid has been able to deliver more than 800,000 high-quality, Spanish-language books to more than 250 elementary schools in Guatemala. Our in-depth literacy program has benefitted nearly 100,000 indigenous Guatemalan children. Continue Reading
Be The Reason She Can Read
In Guatemala, thousands of children are asking for a better education. Child Aid meets their needs with a three-year, award-winning literacy program in hundreds of elementary schools. Continue Reading
Launch of Girl’s Program
Child Aid launches new after-school program designed to encourage female students to stay in school longer and feel more confident in the classroom. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Follow That Book!
As schools open across Guatemala, Child Aid works with teachers to get kids back to learning. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Child Aid By The Numbers
As schools open across Guatemala, Child Aid works with teachers to get kids back to learning. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Schools are Re-Opening and Child Aid is Helping
As schools open across Guatemala, Child Aid works with teachers to get kids back to learning. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Child Aid Helps Teachers Make the Most of Classroom Time
Child Aid is worried that many children in Guatemala are returning to school for only a few hours a week, at most. To that end, our staff work with teachers to maximize the face-toface learning experience. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Child Aid Radio Program Brings Reading Home to Thousands of Guatemalan Kids
During the pandemic, Child Aid reached children who were not in school by broadcasting literacy programs into rural Guatemalan homes. Today, the program continues and thousands of children can listen and participate in our fun and educational broadcasts. Continue Reading