One year of school. A lifetime of possibility.

For just $350, you can send a child in Guatemala to school for an entire year - covering books, uniforms, and daily travel.

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What is Aldea supporting?

Aldea is providing educational scholarships for children ages 12-18 who would otherwise be stuck in a poverty trap.

What is the scholarship? 

For $350 per year, we fully cover a child's educational needs: books, uniforms, and everyday travel. Every dollar goes directly to a student, nothing is held back for overhead.

Why Guatemala?

Our team has deep connections and relationships with the communities, including the local Universities that these kids dream of attending.

Our Sponsored Students

  • Gabriela

    La Verde, Retalhuleu

  • Josue

    Downtown Momostenango

  • Dorian

    Downtown Momostenango

  • Heder

    Santa Ana Village, Momostenango

  • Jeffrey

    Quetzaltenango City

  • Lindsey

    Nimsituj Village, Momostenango

  • Yarleth

    Downtown San Francisco El Alto

  • Sandra

    Downtown San Francisco El Alto

  • Guadalupe

    Paxixil Village, San Francisco El Alto

  • Alexander

    Downtown Momostenango

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    Yessica

    Downtown San Francisco El Alto

  • Jessica

    Downtown Momostenango

  • Leidy

    Paxixil Village, San Francisco El Alto

  • Anita

    Entrance to La Verde, Retalhuleu

  • A young girl with long dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a floral dress, standing in a room with people in the background.

    Genesis

    Downtown Momostenango

  • Franklin

    Xepon Village, Huehuetenango

A young man wearing glasses and a blue t-shirt sitting on a bed in a room with teddy bears, hats, and bags on the wall and shelves.

Dorian is 17 years old, attending primary school while working part time to support his family. He likes to play soccer, watch TV documentaries, and aspires to be a professional chef.

A group of five children and one adult standing outdoors in front of a blue wall of a house, with trees and mountains in the background. The children are smiling and wearing casual clothes, and the adult woman has short black hair and wears a red top.

Yessica, 17 years old, currently attends primary school with her sister Sandra, 13 years old, who was out working when we visited their home. They both like to play basketball, watch movies, spend time with friends.

Yessica aspires to be a police officer to serve her community, while Sandra is hopeful to attend University to expand her interests and plan for her future.

A young girl with black hair wearing a yellow and navy sports jacket and matching navy pants standing in a rustic room with a wooden door and shelves holding household items like a blue basin, baskets, and shoes.

Lindsay is 15 years old and aspires to attend University to be a business administrator. She works part time while attending school to support her mom and 3 siblings. She likes camping, reading, and one day she would like to learn to skate.

Two boys sitting close together on a wooden bench, one with his arm around the other's shoulder, appearing relaxed and friendly.

Alex, 14 years old, and Franklin, 13 years old are brothers. They work in a bakery from Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm to help their mom at home while she works at the local market to support their family.

  • Our first 18 scholarships were given to children in deep poverty in different regions of Guatemala. They are motivated and supported by their families in their efforts to stay in school.

  • We are continuously checking in with our team on the ground in Guatemala to make sure the students have all the resources they need to not only attend school, but to stay in school. Follow our Instagram account to follow along their journeys to success.

  • It costs, on average, $350 per year for secondary school. Whether donating $350 or $5, all donations go directly to the educational costs of the children which include books, uniforms, everyday travel and more.

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