Education has become incrementally more available in Guatemala in recent years. But still, only 30 percent of rural students complete third grade. CasaSito partners with rural communities and Guatemalan-run associations to promote, create and develop educational opportunities for youth and adults. More than 1300 students benefit from this fund.

School materials and facilities

CasaSito assists six communities in developing the basic resources that they need to provide a solid education.  CasaSito provides support for school buildings, teachers’ salaries, furniture and technical equipment that is needed for “Telesecundaria” (a form of long-distance where students learn from videos).  CasaSito also offers school materials such as books, notebooks, and writing utensils.  In very rural communities, CasaSito is assisting to build and furnish dorm rooms for students who travel long distances to attend school.

Library and Computer Labs

CasaSito supports library and computer labs in four of its partner programs. These labs allow students and community members access to a wide variety of knowledge.  They also foster a love of learning and reading that students will hopefully carry with them even after they finish their schooling.

Food Programs

Students cannot focus in school if they are always hungry.  Therefore, CasaSito supports cafeterias in four of its partner programs.  These cafeterias not only help children to focus in school, they also provide at least one nutritious meal each day. (And provide employment for community members, usually women.)

Adult Skill Training

Adhering to our belief that empowering women is one of the effective way in development, CasaSito provides three communities with skill development programs.  CasaSito has trained women in baking, sewing, jewelry making, farming and literacy. 

Festivals

CasaSito believes that a well-rounded education includes a variety of extracurricular activities.  Therefore, CasaSito holds small festivals for organizations who wish to improve their programs in art, music, athletics, and debate.

Volunteers

The Volunteer Program is very important to CasaSito.  We rely on our volunteers for supporting our general education program.  They teach classes, distribute materials, and assist us with fundraising.  They contribute a great deal to the success of CasaSito and its partner communities.  They also learn about life in Guatemala and the struggles of the developing world. If you wish to volunteer in one of our partner associations, please send an e-mail to info@casasito.org

Partner association links:

Asociación Santiagüito

Asociación Semilla de Esperanza y Amor

Asociación En Beneficio de Mujeres Indígenas

Asociación Educarte

Asociación Mujb’abl’ yol

Asociación Los Patojos