Our Mission:
To provide education and community development opportunities for children and families in Guatemala.
Open Windows and Ventanas Abiertas promote education in San Miguel Dueñas through programs and scholarships at our learning center. We also work to improve the living conditions of children and families who face considerable economic challenges. With the help of our volunteers, this includes building houses and installing eco-stoves.
Our Impact
Over the years we have touched the lives of thousands of children and families in Dueñas and surrounding communities, improving current living conditions and providing pathways for escaping poverty.
21+
Years Serving our community
The Open Windows Foundation was founded in 2001.
5,000+
children Impacted
Since 2008 through education, scholarships, new homes, and ecostoves.
244
scholarships
Given to Guatemalan youth so they can attend middle school, high school and university.
1,311
ecostoves
Installed for local families.
Our Programs
We work to ensure that children get a solid educational foundation in primary school and have the opportunity to move on to high school and even the university with the help of scholarships. In our after-school program we help with homework and provide tutoring in subjects where the students are having difficulty, while in our computer lab we provide the technical knowledge and skills both children and adults need to secure professional and semi-professional jobs. Our YouTube channel, Aprende con Ventanas Abiertas, provides free online video lessons covering key topics in the Guatemalan national curriculum. Learn more about these and other initiatives here.
Community programs
Educational support
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The staff at Open Windows share a genuine motivation to meet students where they are and ensure that they get the attention and education that every kid deserves. Serving as a volunteer with this group of students and staff was a privilege and we would encourage anyone who is eager to volunteer in a truly meaningful way to volunteer at Open Windows
- Michael and Masha
Get Involved
There are several ways you can support the work of Open Windows. If you are able to volunteer, you can help build houses, install eco-stoves, teach classes to the children or simply spend time with them reading and playing. You could even help us build online interactive games to test the children’s knowledge after they view our video lessons. If you are unable to volunteer, you can also contribute by making a donation that will help change the life of a child.
Volunteer opportunities
From building houses to teaching classes, there are multiple ways you can get involved.
Make a Donation
Donations allow the Learning Center to pay for its day-to-day operations and provide scholarships to youth.
