Scholarships
One of the ways we support formal education is through the Scholarship Program.
With more than 100 students, the Scholarship Program is our oldest project. We support students from kindergarten through university with partial scholarships. We hope that these students will not only have a more secure economic future but will also become community leaders creating change in their communities.
Through monthly meetings and informal parent education, we accompany students and families with ongoing support. From navigating Guatemala's educational system to providing emotional support, we address a wide variety of family concerns. The families have created a supportive space to share their everyday challenges and successes while strengthening educational engagement. Increased educational engagement reduces the risk of dropping out, migrating, and/or participating in criminal activities.
By matching students with individual donors (sponsors), 32 Volcanes and our partner Foundation Todos Juntos have facilitated trusting and caring relationships. To become a scholarship student sponsor, please contact Foundation Todos Juntos or donate below.
Family Support Center
​The Family Support Center (FSC) provides essential after-school activities, childcare, and a safe environment for 36 children in Llanos del Pinal, a rural area south of Quetzaltenango. The FSC offers:
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Educational support,
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A hot, balanced lunch and snacks,
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Well-child checkups and free access to the 32 Volcanes Clinic, and
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Environmental education and activities like the vegetable garden.
The FSC's objective is individual and community development toward well-being to prevent the cycle of poverty, migration, and/or delinquency. All the current teachers are themselves FSC graduates, providing inspiring examples for the children.
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Educational support is the cornerstone of the FSC where the impact goes beyond just helping children with their homework. Embracing Waldorf Education principles, teachers foster active learning through movement, art, and hands-on experiences.
In the future, we hope to open an alternative school based on Waldorf principles to provide an education that integrates memory, identity, and culture for the children of Llanos del Pinal.
Informal education
Informal Education is a part of all 32 Volcanes programs. We offer workshops and trainings for program participants, staff, community facilitators, volunteers, and the general population to help improve their knowledge of and experience with regenerative development.
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These workshops and trainings are co-creative and encourage dialogue within the group.
The foundation of 32 Volcanes informal education is the Pertinencia Cultural (Cultural Relevance and Safety). This lecture series provides a greater understanding of Guatemala's historical, political, economic, and cultural context through a regenerative development lens.
Research and Communitaciton
32 Volcanes strives to shift paradigms through innovative research. With a multidisciplinary approach, we aim to challenge norms, foster collaboration, and unlock community solutions.
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In the future, we plan to expand our communications to include articles and newsletters that complement our existing events.
