Presenting the New and Improved Saber Sin LĂmites Library!
Since opening Saber Sin LĂmites in February 2010, it would be an understatement to say that Chajul’s first public library has been wildly popular. With 507 members, demand had far surpassed the capacity of our one-room library, whose membership has grown by almost 40% in the last five months alone. With so many hungry minds […]
LHI Blog: Voices from Chajul
“Open to Interpretation” by Christina Lacy, Program Associate For as long as I can remember, I was always told that –Â without a doubt – if you filled the gas tank while the motor was running, the car would explode. Or the world would explode, I can’t remember. And while the factualness of this claim […]
Visit Us in Chajul This Summer!
Travel to Guatemala this summer for service, education, and adventure with Limitless Horizons Ixil! University credit available! This summer, LHI will host a 2-week service-learning trip focused on education in the indigenous community of Chajul, Guatemala. This is a unique opportunity to observe classrooms, dialogue with teachers and school directors, and learn first-hand about educational […]
A Storm on the Horizon?
by Jake Matlak, International Coordinator As the rainy season in Guatemala inches closer day by day, one can feel the changes in the air. Days are hot and humid, and at night, lightning in the distance highlights the magnificent silhouettes of the surrounding mountains. The slow rumbling in the skies forebodes something powerful. As farmers […]
Catlin Gabel and Oregon Episcopal School Visits LHI
High school students from Catlin Gabel and Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, OR visited Chajul and helped launch the grand opening of LHI’s Public Library! The group assisted with crucial work, and connected with the entire community. Check out great photos and wonderful testimonies on their trip blog.
Jason: A Guatemala travel program that you can do, too!
Jason Bisping has been traveling to Chajul since 2009 to conduct theatre workshops with students and teachers. Read more about his fascinating work with theatre and energy justice in Chajul in this Teaching Traveling blogpost.
2010 Graduation Ceremony and Trip
At the end of October, over 200 students and family members attended LHI’s third annual graduation ceremony to honor the eleven LHI students graduating from middle school and all of the 76 sponsored students completing their academic year (71 of whom will continue their education through LHI in 2011). This is a major accomplishment in […]
LHI Reaches Fall Appeal Goal!
We did it! LHI’s Fall Fundraising Appeal came at a crucial point for the organization, and thanks to all of your generous donations, successfully reached its goal of $2,500, all of which will be matched by LHI’s board of directors, bringing the total to an impressive $5,000. This money will directly support LHI’s programing in […]
Student Spotlight: Magdalena Celina Ijom Laynez
Celina is a great example for her peers in the LHI program. Earning the highest grades in her class, she is well positioned to earn a scholarship to a high school program outside of Chajul. Celina will be taking advantage of LHI’s Careers program this spring, as we help her investigate her options for high school. […]
Capacity-building With Chajul’s Teachers
This April, LHI kicked off its new teacher training initiative, an effort to improve the overall quality of education in Chajul by developing and sharing knowledge in the community. Steve Mullaney, Director of Development at Quetzaltenango’s Asturias Academy, focused our first training on popular education theory. He addressed oppression in society and what teachers could […]