School the World is an international NGO with a mission to solve extreme poverty through the power of education in the poorest parts of Guatemala, Honduras and Panama. The construction of “Community Schools” initiates a tri-part public-private partnership between local governments and Community Councils. This partnership launches five years of programming spanning early childhood, primary school and lower secondary school, and includes infrastructure, learning materials, teacher training, parent empowerment training and scholarships. The implementation strategy drives local ownership from all key stakeholders with parents at the center as advocates for their children’s education. The long-term goal is for children to complete 10 years of education with the foundational literacy and life skills needed to escape extreme poverty.
Guatemala Municipality Partners
Chichicastenango
Chiche
Chinique
San Pedro Jocopilas
Santa Cruz del Quiché
San Cristobal Totonicapan
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, Solola
Sacapulas
Zacualpa
San Andres Sabajac
Canilla
Hondura Municipality Partners
Olanchito
Arenal
La Ceiba
Saba
Tocoa
Jocon
Jutiapa
Santos Guardiola
Yoro
San Francisco de Coray
Langue
Aramecina
Yamaranguila
Panama Municipality Partners
Nole Duima