"Everyone in my community says that young women don't have the opportunity to continue their studies because they always get married young. People might say that, but it's not always true." -- Juana Juana, a Limitless Horizons Ixil graduate and current fellow in...
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Working to prevent “Me Too” stories in Chajul
I imagine you’ve heard far too many “Me Too” stories not just on the news but in your own communities. This movement is all too relevant in Chajul too, but I am proud to say that Limitless Horizons Ixil is leading the way towards positive change. I am honored to have...
Learning math can be a struggle. Here’s how our library makes it fun.
"Math is hard, and I don't always understand the way it's taught in school. That's why I come to the library for math enrichment... I really want to learn so that I can stay in school and be successful." - Diego Alfredo, Saber Sin...
These two sisters have surprising plans for Chajul
We hope you enjoyed reading the story of how our Technology and Artisan Program Coordinator Cecilia overcame cultural, economic, and gender barriers to become the first woman from Chajul to pursue a university degree in computer science. Cecilia serves as a powerful...
In Chajul, the future (of technology) is female!
It’s 7:45 on a rainy Thursday morning, and a small group of 8th grade scholars are huddled together at the entrance of Limitless Horizons Ixil’s community center in Chajul, Guatemala. “Buenos días!” they call out cheerfully as they spot Technology and Artisan Program...
Meet Lizbeth, a determined alumna planting seeds of change in Chajul
Poverty holds a strong grip on Chajul's families, negatively impacting so many areas of their life. Fortunately, Chajul's youth have just as many ideas to combat the problems facing their community. Our scholars' strong desire to give back and determination to...
Meet Otoniel, a passionate alum bringing innovation to Chajul
Young people have the power to change the world. At Limitless Horizons Ixil, we work with creative, passionate minds eager to find solutions to the community's problems. Our alum Otoniel, a college student and social entrepreneur with big dreams for Chajul, is...
Meet Cecilia, an alumna now supporting her younger siblings to go to school!
When we invest in one of our youth, we are also investing in their entire families and community. I'm honored to share with you the story of Cecilia, a Limitless Horizons Ixil alumna whose education has allowed her to support the education of her younger siblings as...
Want to support the people of Guatemala? Invest in young people like Antonio to create lasting change!
You've probably seen the news about the recent spike in Central American migration, a phenomenon we see in Chajul when community members are desperate enough to leave everything to embark on a perilous journey in search of a brighter future. At Limitless Horizons...