Lifelong Learning Project in Guatemala
- P Project/Program
? Activity Status: Unknown
Key Information
The purpose of this five-year contract is to improve the quality of education as well as access to education by underserved populations, i.e., indigenous children, girls and out-of-school youth in Guatemala. Specifically, the project provides technical assistance needed to improve the quality and equity of student reading outcomes. Such technical assistance focuses on: -increasing teacher effectiveness -improving classroom learning environments -fostering effective first and second language (Mayan languages and Spanish) acquisition and reading -extending learning opportunities to underserved popuations, especially to girls and indigenous groups -expanding parent, community and stakeholder participation in student learning Reading outcomes are being improved through the Guatemala Ministry of Education structure, reaching as many schools as possible, especially in the Western Highlands region (specifically in Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, San Marcos, Totonicapán and Quiché), with the goal of achieving greater economic self-reliance and higher levels of civic engagement and educational achievement. The outcomes will provide underserved Guatemalan youth with increased education, economic and civic participation opportunities, thus increasing stability and economic growth in the Western Highlands.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Latin America & Caribbean
Guatemala
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
Not applicable or unknown
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
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Education areas
Quality
- School quality
Skills
- Literacy
Cross-cutting areas
- Gender equality
Program participants
Other populations reached
- Boys (both in school and out of school)
- Girls in school
Participants include
- Indigenous
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Community engagement/advocacy/sensitization
- General awareness-raising/community engagement
Facilities construction/improvement
- Construction/improvement of classrooms
Social/gender norms change
- Engaging parents/caregivers of students or school-age children/adolescents
Teaching
- Pre-service teacher training – pedagogy general
Tutoring/strengthening academic skills
- Literacy - in the classroom
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Increased literacy
- Increased school completion (general)
Cross-cutting goals
Not applicable or unknown
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Primary Contact
- Fernando Rubio
- Juárez & Associates
- Chief of Party
- frubio@juarezassociates.com