Niños Creadores de Historia provides supplemental instruction to struggling first and second graders in the small rural community of San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala. Without this support, most of these children will not make it to the sixth grade. Guatemalan children that struggle in their beginning years of school usually don’t finish primary school.
The school works closely with the neighborhood public schools to identify at-risk students. Despite operating on a shoestring budget, Niños Creadores de Historia provides these young students with small group instruction with plenty of individual attention.
Living in one of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in San Andrés Itzapa, these children confront daily challenges common in a developing country. The school provides these children with a safe haven, a respite from their daily struggles. In addition to educational support, the school helps these children develop stronger self-confidence and higher self-esteem.
In addition to providing instruction to over 50 children every school day, the school provides all students with a free, nutritious lunch. For many students, this will be their only healthy meal for the day.
Students love coming to this small simple school, a place where it is safe and fun to learn. With your support and God’s help, Niños Creadores de Historia can continue its mission to help prepare these children for the future that awaits them.
