Provide an Education

Change a childs life FOR $70/month

Joe Collins at Escuela Kemna’oj Opening.

Escuela Kemna’oj, founded in 2013 through the visionary work of founder Joe Collins, provides education at no cost to families living in the Santa María de Jesús community. 

Education is crucial to the future of Guatemala’s next generation. Most adults in our communities have not had the opportunity to attend school. Part of our mission is to educate their children as one of the pathways out of poverty.

Escuela Kemna’oj is located in Santa María de Jesús

Our current enrollment at Escuela Kemna’oj is 202 students. To allow the opportunity for more children in the community to receive an education we have increased the class size to a maximum of 20 students.

The majority of the parents in the community do not read or write and thus is the responsibility of the teacher to be of complete support to the child.

There are currently 18 Kemna’oj graduates attending high schools and vocational schools in Antigua and surrounding areas. Twenty of our proud students have already graduated from a high school of their choice. This is an important milestone as we believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunities for better employment and living conditions

Three young girls sitting at a classroom table with craft supplies, smiling. Children in the background working at desks, colorful classroom decorations on the walls.

During the pandemic, we provided each family with a bag of groceries at the end each marking period to make up for the lack of in-person meals.

Group of diverse people posing for a photo inside a courtyard with greenery and colorful mural artwork on the walls.

Our teachers at Escuela Kemna’oj.

Testimonials

Give a child the gift of education

A group of six children, three girls and three boys, standing together inside a classroom. They are holding a sign that says "Thank you!" in English and Spanish, and smiling at the camera. The children are of diverse ethnic backgrounds and are wearing colorful clothing. The classroom has yellow walls, a window, and some colorful decorations.

At From Houses to Homes, we believe education is the key to a pathway out of poverty.

For $70/month, which is roughly $2.33 a day, you can open doors of opportunity for a child in Guatemala, providing access to school, supplies, and hope for a brighter future.

Your generosity doesn’t just change a classroom; it transforms lives and communities.

 

with your donation EACH STUDENT RECEIVES:

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Access to a
medical clinic in Pastores
(for the entire family)

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2 meals/day during school days + A snack
(breakfast and lunch)

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All education materials necessary to support learning

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Psychologist support

Consider the gift of an education

We have many students waiting for sponsorship!

After supporting a student, you will have the opportunity to get in touch with your student!!

We encourage engagement and communication between sponsors and students.

Sponsors may use this form in order to message, send photos and offer words of encouragement to students. You also may visit your student in- person. These forms of contact bring unimaginable happiness to our students, who appreciate knowing that someone cares for them and supports their studies.

Our 9th-grade graduates move on to high school or vocational school, in a specialized area of study. Currently, we sponsor 22 high school students, covering their registration, tuition, and transportation along with uniforms, books, and materials.

We welcome sponsorships from donors who want to support older students in their chosen academic pursuits. Some of our high school graduates have started working at jobs that will help them and their families improve their living situations.