The most directed students jump at the chance to advance educationally and, eventually, professionally. Here is what one such student, Manuela, has to say, in her own words (English and Spanish versions are provided), about the doors RWI’s scholarship program has opened for her:
Archive for October, 2009
Give Computer Literacy to a Child
Sponsor a Guatemalan child for $5 and give the gift of computer literacy.
Posted by riyarwi on October 28th, 2009
First Computer Lab in the Boca Costa Region
RWI has plans to build the first technology center in the Boca Costa region.
Posted by riyarwi on October 21st, 2009
Recruit Facebook Fans for RWI and Win!
Recruit the most Facebook fans for RWI and win a great bag of BuyWell Coffee!
Posted by riyarwi on October 17th, 2009
The Guatemalan Nobel Peace Prize Winner You've Never Heard Of
That’s right. In 1992, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Guatemalan — Rigoberta Menchu. Born in 1959, Menchu is an indigenous Guatemalan of the K’iche’ ethnic group. Currently an UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, Menchu won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting indigenous rights in the country as well as publicizing the plight [...]
Posted by admin on October 9th, 2009
Good Search: Making a Difference is Easy
In this economy, many people are hurting for money. The last thing on the mind of a person who can barely foot a mortgage payment is “how much money can I give to charity this month?” That’s understandable. I have friends in at least three different states who are struggling to find work in their [...]
Posted by Shadi on October 7th, 2009
Celebrating Children's Day in Guatemala
October 1st was a special day in Guatemala — the celebration of Children’s Day! Although most countries celebrate this special day designed to promote the rights of children in November, Guatemala is one of a few countries that celebrates a month early. The traditional date, November 20th, is the anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s [...]
Posted by admin on October 3rd, 2009
