Tag: Santiago Atitlán

How Local Educators Are Driving Change: Insights from Santiago’s Classrooms

By Anna

Local Educators – Enouraging Students and Driving Change In rural communities across Guatemala, education is far more than academic learning,it is a pathway toward opportunity, confidence, and long-term community growth. While non-profit organisations and volunteers can help support education initiatives, lasting change is often driven by the people who know their communities best: local educators.…

How Education Access Shapes Opportunity in Santiago Atitlán: What 2026 Has in Store

By Anna

Our Approach: Working in Partnership with Communities  Access to education is one of the strongest influences on opportunity across a person’s lifetime. Yet for many people living in rural Guatemala, education access remains uneven, shaped by geography, resources, and broader structural factors. In communities like Santiago Atitlán, education affects not only academic outcomes, but also…

2025 in Review: Our Impact in Santiago Atitlán

By Anna

Our Education Impact in Santiago Atitlán in 2025  As we close out 2025, we at One, Two…Tree! find ourselves filled with deep gratitude. This year has been one of growth and learning, community connection, and meaningful educational impact across Santiago Atitlán. With the support of our volunteers, local partners, donors, and community members, we have…

A Volunteer’s October in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala

By Anna

Connection, Culture, and the Power of English Education It’s a typical early morning in October in Santiago Atitlán. Rainy season is coming to an end, and as the sun comes into full force, and the cloudy mist surrounding the lake and nearby volcanoes dissipates, streets slowly fill with the hum of tuk-tuks, vendors getting ready…

Exploring Santiago Atitlán: A Volunteer’s Guide to Living in Guatemala

By Anna

Volunteering in Guatemala: A Glimpse into Daily Living Understanding the Local Way of Life Sitting on the southern shore of the breathtaking Lake Atitlán and surrounded by towering volcanoes, Santiago Atitlán is a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant traditions, and welcoming community life. For those considering teaching English abroad or looking to immerse themselves…