How Early Childhood Education Gave One Woman Her Voice—and Her Classroom
As a girl, Marta wanted to be a teacher. Poverty stole that dream—until she became a Tijonel.
Now she teaches over 70 children every week, guiding their learning through joy and play. “Thanks to STW, I’m not just a housewife—I’m a teacher.”
Summer (Fun)draising Made Easy: Support Global Education with These 6 Ideas
Looking for a fun, purposeful way to spend your summer? Check out 6 creative fundraising ideas that make it easy to support students in Central America—and help fight extreme poverty through the power of education.
Full Circle: School the World Founder Delivers Commencement Address at Her High School Alma Mater
School the World’s founder and CEO, Kate Curran, returned to her high school alma mater to deliver the 2025 commencement address. Her message? Find your “particular something”—and use it to make the world a little better.
How Early Childhood Education Gave One Woman Her Voice—and Her Classroom
As a girl, Marta wanted to be a teacher. Poverty stole that dream—until she became a Tijonel.
Now she teaches over 70 children every week, guiding their learning through joy and play. “Thanks to STW, I’m not just a housewife—I’m a teacher.”
Summer (Fun)draising Made Easy: Support Global Education with These 6 Ideas
Looking for a fun, purposeful way to spend your summer? Check out 6 creative fundraising ideas that make it easy to support students in Central America—and help fight extreme poverty through the power of education.
Full Circle: School the World Founder Delivers Commencement Address at Her High School Alma Mater
School the World’s founder and CEO, Kate Curran, returned to her high school alma mater to deliver the 2025 commencement address. Her message? Find your “particular something”—and use it to make the world a little better.
How Service Learning Trips Are Shaping the Next Generation of Graduates
More than 100 high school seniors in the Class of 2025 participated in School the World service learning trips during their high school careers. Discover how the experience shaped students like Sarah and Rowan—and why these trips leave a lasting impact.
Félix Quixtán: Breaking the Cycle
“When I was a boy, there was no school in my community,” says Félix Quixtán, now a 66-year-old father of ten and President of the community leadership council (COCODE) in Cruzché III, Santa Cruz del Quiché.
Beyond the Classroom: How Volunteer Nurses Like Trish Lincoln Strengthen Our Work
When Trish Lincoln from Boston, Massachusetts, first heard about School the World, she recognized a unique opportunity to contribute her expertise in a meaningful way.
World Changer Diaries: Helena Wade
One student reflects on their unforgettable service trip to Panama—building classrooms, painting murals, and forming deep connections across language and culture. Discover how School the World helps students build friendships that last a lifetime.
“To Be a Woman, to Be Indigenous, and to Never Give Up”
When Shelzy’s dream of continuing school seemed impossible, a scholarship from School the World changed everything. Read how one determined young woman from rural Guatemala found her voice, her purpose—and her wings.
How Service Learning Trips Transform Your Education: A Guide to Experiential Learning
Discover how School the World’s service learning trips go far beyond travel. Through cultural immersion, hands-on projects, and meaningful connections, students and professionals alike gain lifelong skills—and a deeper understanding of the world.
