http://www.lospatojos.org

The program “The Little Ones” was founded on June 5th, 2006 by Juan Pablo Romero Fuentes (the current general director). The program is supported by young Guatemalan educators and professionals who assist with the positive formation and change of the youth of Guatemala. The program also receives economical assistance from Rising Minds. “The Little Ones” is located in Jocotenango, which is located 10 minutes by bus from Antigua Guatemala.

The project is part of the Unidad Técnica Administrativa Sacatepéquez (Technical Administrative Unity of Sacatepéquez) and was founded in 1991 by a group of parents from the community (with little means); as well as the projects “Las Flores” and “Kubin Junan”. Proyecto Corazón de los Niños is located in San Pedro Las Huertas, which is located about 15 minutes from Antigua by bus.

The purpose and goal of the project is to promote the improvement and well being of youth through educational programs, nutrition, health, as well as through family promotion and recreation. Furthermore, the project promotes family development in the community through educational programs, classes and support.

Vuelta Grande is a community located approximately 25 minutes from Antigua Guatemala. It has a population of 1,200 people, all of whom are indigenous. The people of Vuelta Grande live on the crops they are able to cultivate, and from the sales of their products at the market in Antigua Guatemala. Furthermore, they do not have access to public transportation and have limited electricity and water.

The purpose and goal of Escuela Vuelta Grande is to provide primary education to all children. Currently, there are about 150 children at the school (ages 4 to 15 years old) all of whom live in extreme poverty.