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Celebrating 30 Years of Impact in Guatemala
Dear Fellow Rotarian: Welcome to the 2026–2027 Rotary Year! As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Guatemala Literacy Project, we’re grateful for three decades of making education and opportunities accessible to Guatemalan youth. Together, we can build on that...
Rotary-GLP Annual Report: See the impact of your support!
Dear Fellow Rotarian: “Unite for Good.” I’m very proud to say that one of the best examples of this year’s Rotary International theme is the Guatemala Literacy Project, an effort that has involved over 900 Rotary clubs, serving more than 300,000 students in Guatemala...
Global Grant Approved!
The Rotary Clubs of Vista Hermosa and Fruita are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2025-2026 Rotary year has been approved by The Rotary Foundation! Global Grant #2578323 totals USD $484,370! A total of 128 clubs and...
Top 4 Highlights From the GLP Tour
From unforgettable surprises to incredible student creativity, our 2026 GLP Tour was one for the books!Just last month, our group of 29 passionate travelers came together in Guatemala for eight inspiring days filled with connection, learning, and laughter. Each stop...
2024-2025 GLP Annual Report
Dear Fellow Rotarian: Magic happens when hope takes root, when compassion drives action, and when people come together to create lasting change. This year, RI President Stephanie Urchick has called on us to embrace "The Magic of Rotary" — the power we each have to...
Join the 2025-2026 Global Grant by the December 1st deadline!
Celebrate National Young Reader’s Week! The Guatemala Literacy Project is a perfect grassroots initiative and an excellent opportunity for Rotary Clubs to make a lasting impact by promoting basic education and literacy, one of Rotary’s areas of focus. By joining, your...
How The GLP and Rotarians Halved Illiteracy in Guatemala
October is National Book Month, a time to honor the power of reading to open doors and transform lives. For the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP), this month is also about celebrating Rotary’s commitment to making that transformation possible.Because of Rotarians like...
Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month
September is Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy Month, a time to recognize one of the most powerful tools for long-term change. At the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP), education and literacy aren’t just programs: they’re the heart of everything we do to help...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9 is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. A day to recognize the rich cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities around the world. In Guatemala, where over 40% of the population is Indigenous, many children face...
2025 GLP Tour – Top 6 Memories
The 2025 GLP Tour group with staff, students, and other Rotarian volunteers visiting the Education Center in San Lucas, Sacatepequez, Guatemala.Just last month, we journeyed to Guatemala with 36 enthusiastic travelers for an unforgettable GLP Tour. With eight days...