Nicole CrumAmanda Henson

Educating the Future: Indigenous Mayans-Guatemala

Project NeedGuatemala recovers from a 36 year Civil

War

Quiche Indians in Guatemala greatly discriminated against

Over half the country is below the poverty line

Project DescriptionEducate Aggies about the problems faced

in GuatemalaCollect school supplies for over 500

children in a subset of rural GuatemalaItems will be donated this summer during a

mission trip

Project ImplementationCreated Brochures, posters, PowerpointsDelivered short talks and passed out

brochures to interested organizations and people

Left 2 weeks to pick up suppliesAsked Spanish classes to write encouraging

letters to teachers

Project ProblemsLack of support

Through donations Many avenues were “dead ends”

Lack of room to store itemsKeeping in contact with numerous groups

Overcoming ChallengesBroadened Original Scope

Began to ask friends and own classrooms Went to stores asking for monetary donations

Store item in apartments until drop-off time

Expanding our network to Reach more people

Thank youWe are very grateful for any support we

receiveIf you would like to donate supplies please

contact either:Amanda HensonNicole Crum

We are still collecting supplies!Please consider donating