Love Guatemala Blog

  • 2017 Graduation

    We had a our 2017 graduation last weekend and we had 30 students graduate!   This was a very special graduation for two reasons: The first, is that we are officially accredited by the Ministry of Education! This means that the diplomas we gave our students are stamped by the Ministry of Education and can help…

  • Bridging The Gap

    We had team here last week and they got to see the students they were sponsoring graduate. A few of the people that sponsor students here got to see where their love and money was going and what it was doing. Our sponsors helped some of our students graduate. That’s a big reason we love…

  • Forming and Continuing Relationships…

      One of the things we value at Love Guatemala is relationships.  We know that it is through relationships that God’s love is shown and people come to know him.  Relationship building is our focus when we have visitors and teams.  This week we had some visitors here from Georgia.  They are from one of…

  • A Blessing in Disguise

    Yesterday we had a baby shower for a girl that was fourteen. Her name is Jaqueline Jasmin Miranda Panameno but we call her Jaqui. Jaqui has five brothers but her father died a while ago and after that her mother no longer wanted her and her brothers to continue school. Soon after her mother left their…

  • Carlos Lopez & His Visit to America!

    As some of you may know, Carlos is traveling to the USA! Carlos will be going to America to visit friends, family, and churches. He is excited to share about his testimony, his new grandson, and Love Guatemala. This time, Pastor Ben will be traveling with him. Carlos was a little relieved because he isn’t…

  • Business Training Presentations of 2017

    Today we participated it the project presentations for business training that Carlos did this year with the graduates.  This was the last session for the year.  They have been learning different business techniques and ideas to improve their skills in the areas of marketing, selling and presenting their products. The project presentation is when the…

  • 2017 Graduation

    The 2017 Graduation of Love Guatemala is coming up on October 19th and we are so thankful and excited for everyone who has helped these kids to be able to graduate and follow their dreams. There are 30 students graduating from Love Guatemala this year and we are beyond thankful to everyone of you that…

  • Meet the New Intern: Kate Harman

      My name is Kate Harman and I am the new intern at Love Guatemala. I am 17 and finished high school last year. In the future I hope to pursue a career in medicine. Love Guatemala is a great opportunity for me and  I am excited to be helping out and learning from all the…

  • Independence Day Celebrations 2017

    Last night we celebrated Independence Day. Each year we celebrate Guatemalan independence day here at  Love Guatemala by choosing a new queen. This is a picture of last years queen and the new queen of Love Guatemala    Some of the “tipico” dresses     Sharing about the importance of preventing water contamination.  They also…

  • Love Guatemala Graduates Making an Impact!

    We shared here about the graduates and that they were going to do internships as a part of the requirements for them to graduate.  Well last week they finished up their internships and they results were amazing! They represented Love Guatemala well and did a great job in their perspective areas of work.  Some of…