• Service Learning in Guatemala

    Guatemala

  • Academic Field(s)

    Service Learning

  • Destinations

    Antigua and Vuelta Grande

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotel in Antigua and Antigua Mountain Lodges in Vuelta Grande

This program is developed for students interested in making a positive impact through service-learning projects, deepen their understanding of other cultures, and integrate in meaningful community service activities.

During the service-learning experience in Vuelta Grande, students can teach English lessons to the local students from age 3-13 at FUNCOLI’S Learning Center, which was established in 2014 to give local children the opportunity to attend daily classes, receive a nourishing meal, and participate in art workshops. Additionally, students can help with the construction of dry latrines or ecological stoves. Dry latrines greatly reduce the contamination of ground water, while ecological stoves help to reduce respiratory ailments and deforestation.

Fundación Corazones Libres (FUNCOLI) is a Guatemala-based non-profit organization. Its goal is to improve the education, health, infrastructure, living conditions, and community development in the indigenous Maya communities. From the beginning in 2013, CEPA Foundation has worked in close partnership with FUNCOLI to provide funding and to build a learning center.

  • DAY 1: GUATEMALA CITY - ANTIGUA

    • Flight to Guatemala City, Guatemala
      (group flight can be booked separately)

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Antigua

    • Orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Welcome dinner at a Guatemalan restaurant
  • DAY 2: ANTIGUA - VUELTA GRANDE

    • Guided walking tour of Antigua

    Stay 5 nights at the Antigua Mountain Lodges in Vuelta Grande

    • Information session of the Guatemala and Mayan culture by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
  • DAY 3-6: VUELTA GRANDE

    • Service-learning activity: Instruction of local Mayan children
    • Further service-learning options
    • Tortilla baking workshop
  • DAY 7: VUELTA GRANDE - ANTIGUA

    • Service-learning activity with the local Mayan children
    • Guided tour of a coffee plantation

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Antigua

  • DAY 8: ANTIGUA

    • Free day to further explore the city
    • Farewell dinner at a Guatemalan restaurant
  • DAY 9: ANTIGUA - GUATEMALA CITY

    • Departure from Guatemala City Airport (GUA)

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