Every Tuesday we take on different topics about guatemala and the different social and cultural issues. A fee is asked to help the project or organization that presents on that day. Join us and learn a bit every tuesday about Guatemala, its inhabitants and the changes that are taking place.

5th August 5:30pm Partnering with the Poor
Guatemala is one of the world's most unequal societies, and those inequalities lead to persistent poverty across generations. For 20 years, Common Hope/Familias de Esperanza has offered hope and opportunity to people struggling to improve their lives through Education, Healthcare, and Housing.

12th August 5:30pm 5.30 Survival in the City Slums

Chris Rice will talk about life on the fringes in Guatemala City and the work they are doing with children and their families to help reduce the amount of children on the streets.

19th August Combating Poverty through Education
The mission of Safe Passage is to empower the poorest, at-risk children of families working in the community of the Guatemala City garbage dump, by creating opportunities and fostering dignity through the power of education.

26th August 5.30 Life in Guatemala: Brief History and Current Conditions
Sue, a retired US Foreign Service officer, lives in Antigua, Guatemala. She is a former US Consul General in Guatemala and has served in Chile, Iran and Italy. She is also the founder and Executive Director of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning.