Does the genocide ruling mean justice for Chajul?
Dear friends, Last week was a historic one in Guatemala. The courageous voices of witnesses from Chajul and other Ixil communities contributed to the conviction of former president Jose Efraín Ríos Montt for genocide committed in the Ixil region under his leadership in 1982-3. Internationally, this is the first-ever trial and conviction of a former head of state for […]
Voices from Chajul: Lidia’s story
Meet Lidia, Our New Librarian! We figured out pretty quick that Lidia is someone who embodies many of the things LHI values: motivation, perseverance, and a love of learning. When Lidia stepped into the room for her interview, she commanded a certain quiet confidence. When we asked her about a challenge in her life, Lidia […]
Success!
2012 was a fantastic year because thanks to your support, LHI was able to do incredible work and achieve impressive results. Thank you. Our favorite stats from 2012: We awarded scholarships to 65 students in LHI’s Youth Development Program. These scholarships increase a family’s average income by 50%. Our students received more resources addressing their academic, emotional, and personal needs than […]
Experience Chajul through Our New Video!
We are so are excited to invite you to experience Chajul in a new way! After years of sharing images and stories, we are thrilled for you to meet our families, hear from our students, and spend a day in Chajul with us. Today, we bring you the opportunity to meet the extraordinary people you […]
October 20th: A Special Note from LHI
At Limitless Horizons Ixil, we aim high. Every day we work to create opportunities for our youth and families to effect positive change in Chajul, Guatemala. We aim high, work hard, and are seeing great results! In the last year, we have made incredible progress. We currently have 23 students studying in quality high schools around […]
LHI Fall Update
Student Spotlight: María Mateo Bop María stands out among the 21 LHI youth in their final year of middle school, as she is dedicated, responsible, and undoubtedly one of the most motivated. She has consistently been on our Wall of Fame for good grades, and she is always the first to show up to student meetings! […]
LHI Blog: Voices from Chajul
Not Leaving Yet By Lindsay Renaud, Operations Associate I can’t believe it! A year has already gone by since I first hobbled off the rickety “chicken” bus in Chajul, with both of my legs tingling after six hours squeezed into the seats of a former US school bus. (It would quickly become apparent that this […]
Visit Us in Chajul this Summer!
Are you looking to broaden your horizons, experience a new culture and education system, and use your skills to create change? If so, then join us this summer for the learning experience of a lifetime! This summer, Limitless Horizons Ixil will host an 8-day or 2-week service-learning trip focused on education in the indigenous […]
Join us for the learning experience of a lifetime!
Travel to Guatemala this summer for service, education, and adventure with Limitless Horizons Ixil! University credit available! When: July 30 – August 6 (6 credits available); or July 30 – August 12 (12 credits available) Where: Chajul, Guatemala Next summer, LHI will host an 8-day or 2-week service-learning trip focused on education in the indigenous community of Chajul, Guatemala. […]
We’re in the homestretch — and YOU can help us reach the finish line!
The final week of our spring challenge is upon us! We’ve now raised $5,370, which puts us 2/3 of the way to achieving our $8,280 goal. Thanks to all of our generous supporters, we have already met another goal — we earned a permanent spot on GlobalGiving, an international fundraising website! We are so grateful for all of your support. […]