Amigos de Chocolá’s first scholar

VICTOR DIAZ CAN

Victor Diaz Can is the first beneficiary of an Amigos de Chocolá scholarship. Since entering the program, Victor has progressed through secondary education and is in process of completing his Bachelor of Arts studies at the Universidad de Galileo in Guatemala City. He has also conducted research work at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the US. Victor recently returned to Chocolá, his home community, where he will help the next generation of students excel in the programs that are being built by Amigos de Chocolá and other NGOs in the Suchitepequez region. Victor was elected in 2013 to the Board of Directors of Amigos de Chocola. In addition to his work with Amigos, Victor grows coffee and cacao in and around Chocola. He is truly one of the leaders in his community.

 

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congratulations to our 2020 high school graduates!

ABNER ANA EFREL JOSE JULIA KATERIN LESLY MELANY NAYELLI ORTENCIA YEMBLY

Every Amigos student scholarship recipient receives annual funds that directly support their school, uniform, and associated education fees.

 
“My greatest dream is to become an architect and to be a successful person who contributes to greater opportunities for others ... I would like to recognize the effort of Amigos and my parents who have helped me become a better person.”
— Douglas - ADC Scholar
Testimonials
Student Testimonial

“As you have helped me with my dreams, I hope to be able to help others accomplish the same. I want a career in management so that I can be helping my Mom and family.”

Jenri's Testimonial

Jenri writes, “(My dream) is to graduate in business administration and find employment that will help support my family. (Encouraging) entrepreneurs in business will help others find jobs and prosper in Chocolá. I want to give my younger brothers a chance to study and succeed. Thanks to (Amigos) I can keep studying, prosper in business and reach my dreams.”

Jackelin's Testimonial

Jackelin lost her father when she was very young. Without assistance, she could not afford to attend school and faced a life of domestic work and raising a family with little education. She writes, “... you reached your hands out to me so that I am able to realize my dreams.”

Douglas' Testimonial

Douglas writes, “My greatest dream is to become an architect and to be a successful person who contributes to greater opportunities for others ... I would like to recognize the effort of Amigos and my parents who have helped me become a better person.”

Twelve of our fourteen high school graduates in the class of 2025.

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It all started when…

Six people decided to ask local residents what they could do to help alleviate the enormous poverty that existed in the village of Chocola. Over two decades later, the group has established an educational program that provides scholarships to needy and deserving students in the village, offering hope and opportunity for a brighter future and a way out of poverty.

Please join us in our continued journey!