In May, Learnlight staff participated in Learnlight’s 26 for 26 Challenge, an initiative created specifically to support counselling services and student wellbeing at the School of Hope. Their 28 million steps directly contributed to uplifting and strengthening these services. Discover the full story and the impact behind every step.  

Our scholarship students, who will be graduating this year, completed the vocational orientation exam at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. This exam represents the first step toward entering university and understanding which academic paths may best align with their interests and abilities.

Our ninth‑grade students, as part of their Communication class, developed their Life Plan project, an academic assignment that allowed them to reflect on who they are, what they hope to achieve, what motivates them, and how they envision their future.

In May, a group of 25 students from Rafael Landívar University visited The School Of Hope to deliver an important workshop for our students. The activity lasted approximately one hour and was designed to create a space for reflection, learning, and personal growth that promotes healthy, safe, and respectful interpersonal relationships.

Our Prepa students have been adapting incredibly well to their new routine. For many of them, using tablets is something completely new and represents their very first experience with this kind of technology. With curiosity, excitement, and big smiles, they explore, learn, and develop new skills in an interactive and engaging way.

Our scholarship students who will begin their university journey next year have already started the admission process at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (USAC), taking one of their first steps toward their professional careers.

At The School of Hope, our assemblies are so much more than a moment for the whole school to gather. They’re a space for learning, creativity, and for strengthening the importance of teamwork.

This month, an incredible team of eye‑care professionals visited the School Of Hope and generously offered their time to provide vision screenings for our students, scholarship students and even some members of our staff. Dr. Nadeem Ali and his team of eye care professionals.

EFTC supported Finnuala as both a volunteer and intern, helping her build new skills and feel like part of the School Of Hope community.

The 2026 Championship brought together primary and lower secondary students who enthusiastically participated in a mixed futbol tournament that included both girls and boys.

Our Career Fair and a visit to INFOUSAC are helping our high school students discover their paths and pursue their futures with clarity and confidence.

On March 5th, our 8th and 9th grade students joined the community walk organized by the Municipality in commemoration of International Women’s Day. We marched to remember, to honour, and to ensure that our girls feel confident raising their voices and fighting for their opportunities.

Vittorio walked the legendary “Camino de Santiago”, step by step, to raise vital funds for The School of Hope. Read the full interview and discover what motivated him to take on this challenge, how he prepared, and the moments that have shaped his journey so far.

For our Year 9 students, this year marks an especially important moment in their lives. Although it is only February, each day brings them a little closer to that long‑awaited milestone: their graduation from the School Of Hope.

At the School Of Hope, we care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our students. At the start of each year, we begin with a height‑and‑weight day, allowing us to gather essential information that is continuously monitored by our school nurse.

This March, El Recreo Spanish is hosting El Carnavalito, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Latin America and Spain. And this year is going to be even more exciting. They have chosen EFTC as the charity they want to support.

On 20 January, the School of Hope welcomed students back with an unforgettable ceremony. An assembly marked the start of another year of learning and growth. Click below to explore our favourite moments of that day.

The start of the school year is always a very special moment for our students, and receiving their school supplies is something they look forward to with great excitement.

In January, we had the privilege of welcoming Maday, Cristina, Valeria, Sara, Angie, Manuel, and Stephanie. They came as part of Travellers with Cause, an organization that promotes purposeful international volunteering.

Here is a sneak peek into how our graduations unfolded. It was a fantastic way to wrap up the year, and we didn’t want to keep you waiting any longer to see the photos.