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
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
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
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 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 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
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
Important announcement: coming full circle for Safe Passage Dear Friends of Safe Passage, Sometimes in this complicated world, stars align. Safe Passage and our educational community are living one of those moments. As we celebrate 25 years of our incredible history, I am thrilled to share some exciting
Your Impact through Spring 2024 Our impact newsletter (in English and Spanish below) includes stories from teachers on campus and anecdotes about student successes. We’re also sharing some recent events and exciting news about our spring matching program. If you would like to help us continue our mission in
In Loving Memory Mercedes Chavez Caal Mercedes was in her 7th year of teaching 1st grade at Safe Passage. She was deeply passionate about education, literacy, the Expeditionary Learning model, and our community. She was trusted and respected by students, peers and our staff. In addition to being a
