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Food is Love: Project Apoyo Coronavirus Relief

What the Coronavirus Means for Students and Teachers in Guatemala

Meet Juan Carlos, the Family Man

February 3, 2020

Meet Geovanni, Head Baker

January 7, 2020

The Real Life Impact of a Classroom Sponsorship

November 20, 2019

Celebrating Our Impact After Two Years

November 2, 2019

Meet Ali, Project Apoyo Director of Education

October 15, 2019

Meet Balvina: Social Work Major & Jack of All Trades

September 30, 2019

Meet Erick, Head Chef at the School of Hope

September 6, 2019

Is it even possible to have a crawfish boil in Mem

Is it even possible to have a crawfish boil in Memphis without good music? We didn’t want to risk it. That’s why we booked @bentonparkermusic to set the vibes!

We hope you’ll join us Sunday April 27 at @mindbodyhaus for a crawfish boil fundraiser featuring:
- All-you-can-eat crawfish boiled with love by @leenew828
- 1 complimentary beer from @memphismadebrew or a rosé or kids drink (+ a donation bar after)
- Activities + deserts for kiddos
- A FREE community yoga class (first 25 signups)
- A darn good time
- Proceeds go toward English classes for students in Guatemala

Snag your tickets today in our bio link!

We believe jobs change lives. We also believe Engl

We believe jobs change lives. We also believe English is a direct path to earning life changing employment. Fortunately, the jobs are there. With the growth of offshoring and the gig economy, the demand for English proficiency is high, but unfortunately the workforce supply in Guatemala is not keeping up.

A few stats:

- Guatemala ranks 58 out of 116 countries globally and 13 out of 21 in Latin America in English proficiency according to the 2024 @ef English Proficiency Index

- A 2020 study done by @mckinseyco reported that 15,000 Guatemalans could be hired in two months if they were English proficient.

- That same study showed that between the years of 2017-2020, Guatemala lost over 48,000 jobs to countries such as Honduras, the DR, Colombia, Philippines, and Mexico.

- The Guatemala Association of Exporters found that only 1 in 148 scholarship program interviewees passed an English proficiency exam.

As second language learners ourselves, we know how hard the process is. But we also know that opportunity and demand exist for English speakers, and a part of our mission is to help. And good news, you can help, too!

Proceeds from our crawfish boil fundraiser in Memphis on April 27 will go toward a pilot program in which 10 students are taking part in English classes in Antigua. If you’re in the 901 area, come join us, and let’s help change some of these numbers and make a real impact together! Grab your tickets in our bio link.

Huddle up, team. The first quarter is over. You he

Huddle up, team. The first quarter is over. You hear those fans? They’re cheering for YOU for all the impact you helped make. Now let’s get out there and make some more!

We just sent out our Q1 impact report to our donors and we were pumped to detail progress with 80 students in the AMIGOS program with the @eftcfoundation, 10 teachers now trained on phonics/literacy best practices, and 10 students in a pilot English program with @maximoabroad. PLUS our crawfish boil fundraiser here in Memphis at @mindbodyhaus on April 27 (tickets in our bio)

Big things are happening thanks to your generosity. VAMOS!

Springtime is here, and we’re boilin’ in the B

Springtime is here, and we’re boilin’ in the Bluff City! Join us on Sunday, April 27 from 2-4 pm as we boil up some support for Project Apoyo right in the heart of Midtown Memphis! Mark your calendars and snag your tickets in our bio link.

Hosted by @mindbodyhaus this fundraising event will be fun for the entire family.
• All-you-can-eat crawfish
• Beer from @memphismadebrew
• Wine
• Desserts from @lucyjbakery
• Arts/Crafts activities for kids
• Live music
• PLUS, a community yoga class for the first 25 people to sign up.

All proceeds will go directly toward scholarships for students to learn English at a top-rated language institution. Just $41 a month provides everything a student needs to take courses and receive their language certification so the price of one adult ticket more than covers a month of expenses!

Thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you there!

In 2022, teachers at La Escuela Chicamen were give

In 2022, teachers at La Escuela Chicamen were given a professional development using recent research showing how students most effectively learn phonics. 3 years later, teachers have trained other teachers and, the results are incredibly exciting. The school staff continues to grow and support one another using the materials they were provided and the concepts they were taught. We track the success of the program through the number of students who are learning to read, but the benefits of investing in teachers is truly immeasurable as they are now able to give a carry out a high-quality literacy program for the hundreds of students who walk through their doors throughout their professional career. The impact that Project Apoyo donors are making will be felt for many years to come.

How did January come and go so fast? 🗓️💨 W

How did January come and go so fast? 🗓️💨 What we do know is that it was a month full of proud smiles as the new school year kicked off at the School of Hope!

These smiles are proof of the tangible impact your support brings. Vamos! @eftcfoundation

✌🏾2024 — 👋🏾 2025 Our team wishes you

✌🏾2024 — 👋🏾 2025

Our team wishes you a very Happy New year! We can’t wait to see the impact your generosity will have this year. From scholarships and libraries, to teacher training and small businesses, it’s our promise that every cent you give this year will go directly toward improving lives through education + employment. We’re grateful for you and expectant for an incredible 2025. VAMOS!

Today, the only thing we’re asking for is that y

Today, the only thing we’re asking for is that you take a quick look at all the smiles you’ve helped create. At multiple schools and through multiple programs, your generosity is training teachers, inspiring better readers, cultivating entrepreneurship, and launching small businesses. So on #GivingTuesday, our team simply wants to say thank you. By choosing to believe in our mission, you’re creating opportunities and changing lives. Vamos!

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