Notes from the Horizon

Since opening Saber Sin Límites 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...

  "Open to Interpretation" by Christina Lacy, Program Associate For as long as I can remember, I was always told that - 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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...