With a donation you can empower indigenous children to attend school, build a future and aid in breaking the cycle of poverty.
While hiking with Quetzaltrekkers is an exceptional way to experience Guatemala and support EDELAC, you don’t need to lace up your boots to make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or simply someone who believes in the power of education, anyone can become a donor and make a tangible change. Every single donation to us, big or small, has a profound impact: empowering local youth with access to quality education, healthcare and social support.
Whether you choose to donate once or become a monthly supporter, you become part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering generations of educated individuals who contribute to their communities’ well-being.
Every step, every contribution, matters.
Provide school supplies and books for one child at the school for a year
Cover the monthly cost of nutritious food for one child
Provide healthcare for one child for half a year
Cover the clothing and shoewear of two kids at the hogar for a year
Join us on October 17, 2026 for a fundraising hike with one of our partner organizations. Asociación Caras Alegres and Quetzaltrekkers are organizing a fundraising excursion to a mirador along our Volcán Zunil trek for a group of young people from the community we support in Barrio La Rosa. Learn more about them here!
The young people participating in the hike are Caras Alegres scholarship students, who are continuing their education with the support of our scholarship programme. They come from families in the vulnerable community where we work and are working towards completing their studies and building opportunities for a better future. Alongside their studies, many also have responsibilities within their families and communities.
The hike is an opportunity for them to step away from their usual routine and spend a day together in the mountains. At Mirador Zunil, they will have the chance to explore a different environment, enjoy the landscape, share time with one another and experience something outside their everyday school and family responsibilities. You can support them by participating in the hike alongside the students, participating in language exchange, and learning more about the lives of youth here in Xela.
