A new edition driven by solidarity and commitment

Following the success of previous editions, the European School is delighted to relaunch the Guatemala Solidarity Project 2026. In May 2026, a group of S5 students will travel to Guatemala to take part in a unique experience of volunteering, cultural discovery, and human engagement.

A project uniting the whole school community

Throughout the 2025-26 school year, teachers, students, and families will join forces in solidarity and fundraising activities. These initiatives will not only help finance the trip but also provide direct support to our Guatemalan partner organisations: Educando Guatemala and Caras Alegres, which work with children and women living in vulnerable circumstances.

Clear objectives

The project is built on three main pillars:

• Solidarity: providing concrete support to local associations through financial donations, school materials, and on-site activities.
• Cultural exchange: building connections with Guatemalan youth through educational, sporting, and artistic initiatives.
• Awareness-raising: involving our school community in international solidarity and strengthening European values of cooperation and openness.

Student Participation and Information Meeting

Participation in the project is exclusively open to S5 students. On 21th October at 6:00 pm, an information meeting will be held via TEAMS for all students interested in this project and the potential trip to Guatemala. During this session, detailed instructions on how to register will be provided, and students will have the opportunity to ask questions. We strongly encourage all S5 students to take part to learn more about this unique experience and the opportunities it offers.

• Important: the link to join the meeting only works with an O365 student account.
• Link to join the meeting

Supporting the project: donations and sponsorship

The Guatemala Project cannot exist without everyone’s generosity. There are several ways to contribute:

• Direct donation:
  Bank account: NL50 RABO 0366 1726 03
  Account holder: Stichting Caras Alegres
  Reference: Donation – Guatemala Project 2025-26
• Sponsorship:
  • Individual sponsorship: with €50/month, a family can directly support a child met during the project, receive personalised updates, and see the concrete impact of their contribution.
  • Collective sponsorship: a contribution towards the Caras Alegres canteen, which provides a daily meal and educational support to more than 60 children.

Every contribution, whether big or small, makes a difference in transforming lives and strengthening the bonds of solidarity between our communities.

A lasting commitment

The Guatemala Project is much more than a school trip: it is a transformative experience that leaves a lasting mark on our students while providing vital support to our partner organisations. By working together, our school continues to build bridges between Europe and Guatemala, in the spirit of solidarity and service to children.

Let us make this new 2026 edition a shared human and educational success!