When 39-year-old Rosa was a young girl in Chajul, Guatemala, the future was not bright. A civil war had destroyed much of the community, poverty was unavoidable, and education took a backseat to mere survival. Now, with the partnership of friends like you,...
Notes from the Horizon
New scholars, library look, and artisan products
Introducing Our New Scholars Limitless Horizons Ixil was thrilled to welcome 15 new middle school scholars into our family in recent months! Each of these youth and their parents met with continuing scholars, their families, and staff to share...
Meet Leisvi: Giving to Transform a Community
We are so happy to share some exciting news! In recent months, you have read about a wonderful family, the Imuls. You have followed the Limitless Horizons Ixil success stories of Josefina and her journey to university, Eliseo and his path to becoming a nurse, David...
Josefina’s story: Give today to support women leaders for tomorrow
Holidays are about friends and family -- no matter where you are. This year we are sharing a story about a special family in the village of Chajul. If you haven't yet had a chance to learn about Mr. and Mrs. Imul and three of their children in our recent emails, click...
Give a life-changing gift to families like the Imuls today!
It is with great joy that I am writing to all of you. Since 2009 I have been the director for Limitless Horizons Ixil in Chajul, Guatemala. I cannot believe how fast the years have gone by and how much we have grown. I spend so much of my time working with our...
“Educating with Love” — a theatrical success!
"Educating with Love" -- A Theatrical Success! We have talented performers in Chajul! We know this because a group of 11 Limitless Horizons Ixil scholars, interns, and staff recently won first place in a local theater competition. The competition was held by our...
Voices from Chajul: Intern Insights: 5 Years Later
Written by: Katie Zechnich, 2016 Limitless Horizons Ixil Summer Intern "Si no venimos, no aprendimos" (If we don't go, then we don't learn), says Sebastian (age 7) about the Saber Sin Límites (Limitless Knowledge) Community Library, Chajul's first and only library...
Introducing Lisa to kick off your summer fun(draising) for Guatemalan youth
Greetings to my new Limitless Horizons Ixil family, I am honored to have this opportunity to introduce myself to you as Limitless Horizons Ixil's new Associate Director. Because of your support for Limitless Horizons Ixil, we are able to have a wonderful staff...
Notes from the Horizon: Empowering artisan moms & gender equality in Chajul
Offering New Perspectives on Gender Roles & Gender Equality Every month, Limitless Horizons Ixil hosts workshops for our Youth Development Program scholars to provide them with access to information and resources addressing social issues. We also educate their...