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Active Campaign — Ends Dec 31, 2025

500 Children
Can't Afford
to Miss School

In the highlands of Guatemala, 500 children drop out each year — not for lack of will, but for lack of $160. Your donation covers books, meals, and safe transport for an entire school year.

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Campaign Goal 2025
Keep 500 children in school
$53,760 raised of $80,000 goal
67% funded 412 donors
412
Donors
47
Days left
500
Children

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What Your Donation Achieves

Every dollar is tracked and directed to one specific outcome. Here's exactly where your gift goes.

  • $10

    School supplies for 1 month

    Notebooks, pencils, and a backpack that last the full term.

    Give $10 →
  • $25

    5 weeks of school meals

    A nutritious lunch each day — often the only full meal a child eats.

    Give $25 →
  • $50

    Safe transport for a semester

    Round-trip transport on safe roads for 90 school days.

    Give $50 →
  • $100

    Full textbook set for the year

    Every subject covered — no sharing, no falling behind.

    Give $100 →
  • $200

    Complete school year for 1 child

    Books, meals, transport, and supplies — 365 days of learning.

    Give $200 →
  • $500

    A full classroom for one term

    Supplies and meals for an entire class of 25 students.

    Give $500 →
Portrait illustration of María, a 12-year-old student from San Marcos, Guatemala, wearing traditional woven clothing
94%
Attendance
this year

Meet María

Before RaicesVivas helped me, I walked two hours each way and still missed class when we ran out of money for the bus. Now I arrive on time, I have all my books, and last month my teacher said I'm the top of my class. I want to become a doctor and come back to help my village.
— María López, age 12 · San Marcos, Guatemala

María is one of 412 children whose school year was secured by donors like you in 2024. This year, 500 more children are waiting. Your donation changes that number today.

Help a Child Like María How funds are used →

Where Your Money Goes

Audited annually by KPMG · Last report: FY 2024

Direct Program
82%
Staff & Field
10%
Admin & Ops
5%
Fundraising
3%
  • 82% Direct Program — Books, meals, transport directly to students
  • 10% Staff & Field — Social workers and community liaisons
  • 5% Admin & Ops — Financial reporting, legal, insurance
  • 3% Fundraising — Campaign costs to reach more donors

Our Accountability Promise

We believe radical transparency is non-negotiable. Every donation is tracked by child ID, every expenditure is documented, and our annual impact report is publicly available on our website.

  • Annual audit published in Q1 each year, signed by independent auditors
  • Monthly GPS-verified school attendance reports per student
  • Personal "Thank you" from the child your gift supports — within 90 days
  • Real-time donation tracker updated every 48 hours
Accreditations & Ratings
GuideStar Platinum
Charity Navigator 4★
BBB Accredited

Recent Donors

Join 412 people who've already given this month.

  • Sarah C. $100 2 minutes ago

    “For the children of Guatemala — keep shining!”

  • Miguel R. $50 14 minutes ago
  • Amara K. $200 31 minutes ago

    “Education changes everything.”

  • Jennifer L. $25 1 hour ago
  • Thomas P. $500 2 hours ago

    “Monthly donor — third year running!”

  • Fatima N. $50 3 hours ago
  • Robert B. $100 4 hours ago

    “In memory of my grandfather, a teacher.”

  • Lucia M. $10 5 hours ago
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47 days left.
$26,240 still needed.

If we don't reach our goal, 88 children who are already enrolled will lose their spots. Your donation today is the difference between a child in school and a child left behind.

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No donation is too small. $10 buys one child's supplies for a month.