By Poppy Gill | Individual Giving Manager
Thank you so much for supporting WONDER’s project, “Give a brighter future to women in Latin America.” We are so grateful for your gift and wanted to share how you are helping empower women and girls in Guatemala.
In the Basurero neighbourhood, where Guatemala City’s largest landfill sits, families live with daily uncertainty, struggling against poverty, crime, and rising costs. 40% of households are led by single mothers, making education a distant dream for many. Colegio Junkabal is changing that. Through formal schooling, technical training and mentoring, the school gives girls the skills, confidence, and faith to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.
Raised by a single mother in the Basurero Community, Ana had limited opportunities. At Junkabal, she found more than an education—she found people who believed in her before she believed in herself. With mentorship, academic and pastoral support, she uncovered talents she never knew she had—poetry, cooking, and sports.
Now excelling in school, Ana is a scholarship finalist for APDE schools. She dreams of travelling and becoming a psychologist, helping others navigate challenges she once faced.
Ana expressed: "I want to prove to myself that I can achieve what once felt impossible. This school has changed my life, and I will make the most of it.”
We are so grateful for all of your support, making projects like this possible!
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