Tz'utujil Language and Culture School

The Escuelita Rxiin Ya' project provides free, holistic education to children in two communities surrounding Santiago on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Addressing a critical need for accessible education in the region, the project offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing core academic subjects like reading, writing, mathematics, science, and languages, alongside vital holistic skills development in permaculture, sports, arts, manual skills, and music. A unique and central element of the program is its dedication to the preservation and revitalization of the local Tz'utujil language, woven throughout all aspects of the curriculum.