by Jackie Mauer | Jan 18, 2016 | Chacayá, Education
The Power of a School Teen parenthood, poor health, malnutrition and poverty are all a part of life in San Antonio Chacaya, where, traditionally education ended in 5th grade. This changed in 2008 with the founding of a (three year) half-day middle school named...
by Jackie Mauer | Dec 22, 2015 | Cooperatives, Fair Trade
In October of 2014, groups of local community leaders of San Marcos La Laguna – including women, youth, political leaders, and a few international residents – met to find solutions to the issues facing their town. After delving into many interrelated...
by Jackie Mauer | Jun 10, 2015 | Education, Volunteering
Last month marked the one-year anniversary of Konojel’s Children’s Education program. Konojel began 4 years ago as a lunch program for mothers and children who are the most at risk of acute and mal-nutrition. Last year, the lunch program grew to include a...
