How a Box of Crayons Travels 2,000 Miles:
Getting Supplies to the Children of San Andrés Itzapa
At Niños Creadores de Historia every crayon, notebook, and pair of child-safe scissors tells a bigger story. These aren’t just school supplies. They are tools of transformation, helping children in rural Guatemala build skills, confidence, and a brighter future.
But getting supplies into the hands of students in San Andrés Itzapa isn’t as easy as a trip to the store. Many essential items are either unavailable locally or too expensive. That’s where our supporters in the U.S. come in, dedicated volunteers and mission partners collect, store, and prepare supplies for shipment.
Once enough supplies are gathered to fill one of our large cardboard shipping containers — each one holding 18 cubic feet of school supplies — the container is packed and picked up by a trusted Fort Lauderdale-based shipping company. These shipments are fully insured and handled with care, arriving at the school in about 30 days.
Shipping to Guatemala doesn’t come cheap. Each container costs over $300 to send, and security is always a concern. That’s why we rely only on trusted, insured shippers who can ensure our cargo makes it safely to its destination.
“Sometimes it’s just a box of pencils, but to our students, it’s the start of learning how to write their names. It’s dignity. It’s joy,” says Deacon Phyllis. “Every donated item, every shipment — it’s a small miracle.”
We invite you to be part of that miracle. Your donation helps cover the cost of shipping supplies that directly support the education of vulnerable first and second graders — children who would otherwise fall through the cracks of the public school system.
With your help, Niños Creadores de Historia can continue doing what it does best: equipping young learners with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
Donate today. Help us turn school supplies into stepping stones for a better tomorrow for these children.
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