Notes from the Horizon

Human Rights in Latin America: The Rios Montt Genocide Trial

Human Rights in Latin America: The Rios Montt Genocide Trial

BY LAURA MYERS, in THE GLOBALIST: It is a long way between the courtroom in Guatemala City where former president Efraín Ríos Montt recently stood trial for genocide and the town of Chajul, deep in the Guatemalan highlands, where many of the human rights abuses were...

The Maya-Ixil Move Forward

The Maya-Ixil Move Forward

BY JOEL HERSCH, GOOD TIMES: Local nonprofit works to educate and create opportunity for indigenous communities in Guatemala. In an isolated region of the Guatemala mountains called Ixil, the indigenous Maya population was devastated by a civil war between the...

Voices from Chajul: Lidia’s story

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....

Success!

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...

Glen Rock handcrafts sale supports education in Guatemala

Glen Rock handcrafts sale supports education in Guatemala

BY MARY JO LAYTON, STAFF WRITER, THE RECORD:   Shoppers scooped up hand-woven scarves, beaded Christmas ornaments, jewelry, purses and bags Sunday at a holiday sale in Glen Rock that offered an alternative to the familiar mall options while benefiting an...

Experience Chajul through Our New Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II6qKJitmrE 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,...

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...

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,...

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...