Juana has courageously fought for her education.
“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 our Emerging Leaders Workforce Development Program, has spent her life battling societal norms in Chajul […]
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 been Managing Director for […]
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 Límites (Limitless Knowledge) Community Library member Math can be challenging for students of all backgrounds, […]
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 female role model for youth in her computer classes at Limitless Horizons Ixil, […]
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 Coordinator Cecilia approaching. They’ve arrived early for computer class and are eager […]
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 find sustainable solutions stems from the challenges they themselves experienced growing up. Lizbeth […]
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 proof that when we invest in youth, we are investing in a better […]
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 well as hundreds of other youth in our Saber Sin […]
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 Ixil, we’re working to address the root causes of situations like these by […]
Act now to preserve Maya Ixil culture through literacy!
Did you know that every single one of the 30 Mayan languages still spoken today is endangered? Ixil, the primary language spoken in Chajul, is one of these. To work against this trend, we are publishing one of the first-ever bilingual Ixil-Spanish books! We are partnering with a Chajulense archeologist and linguist to create this […]