La Pedrera FACTS Casa Xelajú Spanish School

La Pedrera Community Project in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala started in 1995 with 13 children.  In 2020 there are 45 children enrolled in the program.

Opened: 1995 with 13 students

Graduates: 70 students have graduated since 2006.

45 Children are currently enrolled in the program. 28 girls and 17 boys.

The cost for supporting a child is  US$21 per month.

It covers:

• Registration
• Supplies– textbooks, notebooks, pencils, etc.
• Uniform for school and for sports
• Two pairs of shoes—one pair for sports and the one for daily use
• Donations that schools ask during the school year
• Medical care
• Casa Xelaju administers the program. All administrative costs are paid out of the Casa Xelaju budget, including:
• Building maintenance
• Utilities—Electricity and water
• Internet connection to the new computer lab

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