On Saturday, January 31st at the Esperanza Center, the Employability Skills Workshop was held, it was led by the consulting firm Contabilidad JIG – Iterar.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Contabilidad JIG – Iterar for making this valuable learning space possible, which directly contributes to strengthening skills and supporting the professional development of Esperanza Center participants.

We also congratulate all 43 participants for their willingness, commitment, and interest in taking advantage of this opportunity for personal growth and preparation for the workforce. 

Every day, we walk alongside young people and adults who show that perseverance, effort, and dedication are the path to achieving their dreams—even in the most challenging moments.

In every class, hands-on practice, and challenge, we reaffirm our commitment to providing tools that strengthen not only technical skills, but also confidence, discipline, and motivation to keep moving forward. We believe in the potential of every student and work to support their personal and professional growth.

Because education transforms lives—and together, we continue building a future full of opportunity.

We welcome the new year with hope and blessings for each and every one of our Esperanza Center students.
In 2026, our doors are open to continue learning, dreaming, and moving forward together. May this be a year filled with achievements, growth, and new opportunities for all.

This is your home—you are always welcome.

In a home filled with love and hope, Julissa (17) and Juan Carlos (19) have learned that dreams are built with discipline, effort, and heart.

Both are part of IEP’s Class of 2025 and will graduate from high school in just one month. They live with their parents and three siblings, including little Fátima, a third grader at Colegio del Futuro-IEP who looks up to their perseverance.

At the Esperanza Center, Julissa and Juan Carlos discovered a passion for Guatemalan cuisine through the Chapina Gastronomy course. Twice a week, they rise early to attend classes, knowing that every recipe brings them closer to their goals, while in the afternoons they continue excelling in school.

Julissa hopes to study Gastronomy at the university level and share the flavors of her homeland with the world, while Juan Carlos dreams of becoming an agronomic engineer, raising cattle, and contributing to Guatemala’s agricultural development. With faith, family, and determination, they believe their future is filled with opportunities—and their journey is already inspiring their siblings, community, and the next generation.

In November, we proudly celebrated the first-ever graduation of our Programming Course at the Esperanza Center, developed in partnership with Mango Chango Academy.

Eight students successfully completed this intensive, year-long program, gaining practical skills in programming, web development, and digital tools that prepare them for high-demand careers in technology.

This rigorous course required focus, discipline, and sustained commitment. The graduates rose to the challenge, and we are proud to recognize their achievement and the new opportunities now ahead of them.

Our Class of 2026

We also had the joy of celebrating the third graduating class of IEP Colegio del Futuro. This year, 7 students walked across the stage and turned their dreams into reality.

For many of them, this milestone will open the door to new opportunities—higher education, vocational training, and meaningful work. And for some, they are the first generation in their families to graduate from high school, a moment that transforms not only their futures but the futures of the families and communities around them.

This achievement is made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, partners, and friends. Your generosity fuels these successes, and we are deeply grateful for the hope you help create each day.

“When you educate a child, you open a door that can never again be closed.”

We’re Proud to Announce that 298 Graduates Received Their Diplomas This April!

Each of these students successfully completed 10 training sessions and a final project to earn their diploma. Their dedication and effort reflect the true spirit of growth and opportunity.