Mission:

Through quality education and comprehensive wellness services, Safe Passage offers a transformative experience for our students within a loving and supportive environment.   Our educational community co-creates learning experiences that support students in developing the character, knowledge, and skills to reach their maximum potential. This cultivates positive and lasting change for themselves, for their families and community, and for Guatemala.

Vision:

Our vision is to catalyze a positive, transformative, and lasting impact by educating and inspiring youth leaders to build an equitable, strong, and just society.

Transforming Education

  • November 21, 2024
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Transforming Education: The Impact of Expeditionary Learning on Student Engagement and Achievement The impact of Safe Passage is rooted in our educational model– Expeditionary Learning.  In 2012, Safe Passage realized that the most effective way to change the future of students in our community was to open our own

Celebrating 25 Years Kick-off Event!

  • October 18, 2024
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25th Anniversary Celebrations 25 YEARS OF SAFE PASSAGEOn October 10th, we kicked off the 25th anniversary celebrations of Safe Passage, a milestone that brings us pride and hope for the future. Held at the stunning Tec Campus of former board member Juan Mini, the event brought together board members,

Report on the impacts of Proximo Paso and Oportunidades

  • October 18, 2024
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Examining the impacts of Próximo Paso and Oportunidades on the young people participating in both programs Marcia Bernbaum, PhD, an experienced applied researcher and program evaluator, visited Safe Passage in July 2024 to assess the impact of two of Safe Passage’s programs, Oportunidades and Proximo Paso. Through in-depth interviews

25th Anniversary Video Project

  • October 17, 2024
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Join Our 25th Anniversary Video Project We invite you to participate in our 25th Anniversary Video Project! Share your connection with Safe Passage by recording a short video answering these questions: What does Safe Passage mean to you?   What are your hopes for the next 25 years? Please keep

Básico Building Update

  • October 17, 2024
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Building is Underway! Progress on the Básico Building We are excited to share photos of the ongoing construction of our Básico (Middle School) building! This new space will provide our middle school students with a permanent, safe learning environment, including sports areas, media and arts spaces, a library, and

Updated Mission Statement

  • October 17, 2024
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Re-Visioning Our New Mission, Vision, and Values Safe Passage’s newest Mission, Vision, and Values were officially approved during the annual meeting after a collaborative process between our leadership in Guatemala and the Board Programs Committee. This iterative process highlights our lived values and commitment to community leadership.   As a

The Board Visits Campus

  • October 17, 2024
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The Board Visits Campus Safe Passage board members traveled from near and far to attend an in-person annual meeting on October 10-11. This time on-site allowed them to gain greater insight into the successes, opportunities, and challenges that are top priorities as we look ahead to the next 25

Local Leadership Advances within Safe Passage

  • October 17, 2024
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Local Leadership Advances within Safe Passage We are proud to share that Pablo Callejas has stepped into the role of Associate Director for Safe Passage, solidifying a shared leadership model that builds the strength and capacity of our organization. This promotion formalizes Pablo’s role in co-leading the organization into

Change in Support Team Program at Safe Passage

  • October 2, 2024
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Announcement – Change in Support Team Program at Safe Passage Historically, Support Teams have played a critical role at Safe Passage, introducing individuals to our mission from far and wide – who often have become our greatest supporters and ambassadors. Additionally, they have provided skills, training, and resources that