Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to ach... read more Los Patojos was created to give hope and dignity to the children and youth of Jocotenango. Our purpose is to prevent our children and youth from falling into lives of despair, poverty and violence. We are working toward this objective by being agents of change, using dialogue to resolve problems, rather than violence. We address the various issues these children face by engaging them in fine arts, journalism, ballet, break dancing, photography and music lessons. Through these activities their self-confidence, their pride and their hope for a better future grows incredibly. They learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, team co-operation and dignity. They know they can aspire to achieve more than the lives they see around them.
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By Maria Lourdes | Teacher
We adjusted the schedules of the schools to increase academic classes, to give our students the best possible chances in their future lives. Extracurricular activities will continue in the... Read the full report ›By Malu Romero | Teacher
We thank you for your support and donations during the last few months. Your assistance makes our success possible. Our students returned from vacation in January ( vacations here in Guatemala are... Read the full report ›By Thais Arriola | Teacher
Celebrating Achievements and Gratitude for Your Support Dear Donor, As we approach the end of the year, we want to reflect on the incredible impact your generosity has had on El Patojismo. Your... Read the full report ›