Meet Aaron Molino: Engineering Dreams from the Comarca
Aaron Molino once swam across rivers holding his homework overhead, walked two hours through the jungle to reach school, and overcame educational gaps so severe he arrived at university significantly behind his peers. Now he builds schools in the same remote indigenous communities where he grew up, ensuring the next generation won’t face the same obstacles.
World Changer Diary: Gabby Arron
A simple moment—a boy named Moses remembering her #7 soccer jersey—captured what Gabby Arron learned in Panama: genuine connection transcends language. That realization is now guiding her path to Vanderbilt this fall.
How Corporate Volunteer Trips Create Employee Loyalty That Lasts Years
Five years after a corporate service trip to Guatemala, HR professional Jessica Ennis is still talking about it—and she has compelling data on why it worked. From retention math to authentic team bonding, she breaks down how hands-on service creates the kind of employee loyalty that traditional perks never could.
Meet Aaron Molino: Engineering Dreams from the Comarca
Aaron Molino once swam across rivers holding his homework overhead, walked two hours through the jungle to reach school, and overcame educational gaps so severe he arrived at university significantly behind his peers. Now he builds schools in the same remote indigenous communities where he grew up, ensuring the next generation won’t face the same obstacles.
World Changer Diaries: Gabby’s Transformation from Tentative Sophomore to College-Bound with Purpose
A simple moment—a boy named Moses remembering her #7 soccer jersey—captured what Gabby Arron learned in Panama: genuine connection transcends language. That realization is now guiding her path to Vanderbilt this fall.
When School Becomes the First Home, Not the Second
Teachers across rural Guatemala use the same word to describe School the World classrooms: “dignified.” From sheds with wandering animals to spacious, well-lit learning spaces, discover how infrastructure creates the foundation for educational transformation.
Beyond the Classroom: How One Mother’s Dream Transforms a Community
When Claudia was a child, getting to school meant walking two hours and crossing a dangerous river. Today, she’s a community leader ensuring no child faces what she did.
How Corporate Volunteer Trips Create Employee Loyalty That Lasts Years
Five years after a corporate service trip to Guatemala, HR professional Jessica Ennis is still talking about it—and she has compelling data on why it worked. From retention math to authentic team bonding, she breaks down how hands-on service creates the kind of employee loyalty that traditional perks never could.
World Changer Diaries: Bruno’s Journey Home to Honduras
When a student in rural Honduras called out Bruno’s name in a thank-you video, we knew we had to hear his story. This high school senior from Massachusetts shares how returning to his mother’s homeland to build a classroom became the best trip of his life.
The Many Hats Guatemalan Girls Wear on Their Way to Their Dreams
Student, seamstress, sibling caregiver, farmer, literacy tutor—rural Guatemalan girls wear so many hats it’s hard to count them all. Despite responsibilities that would exhaust most adults, girls like Yenifer, Sandra, and Paulina excel in school and dream of becoming accountants, secretaries, and doctors.
Empowering Parents, Transforming Education: Stories from Our Parent Training Program
“I learned not to be afraid of the teachers…it’s a right that I have! Now I do dare!” Discover how School the World’s parent education program is transforming families and breaking generational cycles—one confident conversation at a time.
A Look at 2025 By the Numbers
As we close out 2025, we’re celebrating a year of unprecedented growth and impact. From launching in the Philippines to surpassing 1,000 libraries stocked and 100 playgrounds built, here’s how your support transformed thousands of lives this year.
Aarón’s Story: A Bed, A Dream, and the Power of Education
At 11 years old, Aaron works three days a week to buy what most children take for granted—like his first bed. His story shows why access to education matters and how your support changes lives in communities across Guatemala.