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Summer 2018 Newsletter (Global Shore Opportunities)Read more

The vision of CCAF, our principal ministry in Guatemala, is to see students transformed by God, his word and his presence. Without the enthusiastic participation of our Guatemalan staff, we would not be able to see this vision fulfilled. Samuel has taught at our school since 2012, and is a leader on our staff whoRead more

In October of last year, we celebrated and sent out the first graduates from our school: our six students from second year Graphic Design. This is the first chance we’ve had to see the vision fulfilled in the lives of our students, and our prayer is that the seeds that were planted in their livesRead more

Spring 2018 Newsletter (Global Shore Opportunities)Read more

As we started our new school year in January and reconnected with our staff who were freshly back from vacation, we gave a special welcome to our new staff! Although some of them are familiar to our ministry, we’re grateful to have each of them committed with us for the 2018 school year! Read belowRead more

In October of last year, we celebrated the promotion of our Grade 9 Básicos students. They’d finished the general education requirements for students in Guatemala—a significant achievement—and were ready to move forward, selecting a Carrera stream for their continued education. Jaime was one of the Básicos students who would cross the stage that day, andRead more

As we finished our school year in October 2017, we asked each of our English teachers to reflect on their experience at the school. Mikhaila Bergen joined our staff this year as part of a greater calling God has given her for Guatemala, and throughout the year received guidance from Him about her future andRead more

Fall 2017 Newsletter (Global Shore Opportunities)Read more

On September 15th, Guatemala celebrated its 196th anniversary of independence—and our school joined in! With two parades, a special assembly and a school-wide breakfast (and a day to recuperate afterwards), our students performed their civic duties with aplomb. During the first parade, our youngest students were asked to dress in traje típico (“TRA-hey TEEP-ee-co”), traditionalRead more

Six students are graduating this year from our Carrera school, from our two-year Graphic Design career program. These are the first students to graduate from our school, so this is the first opportunity we have to see our vision truly fulfilled, completed. We spoke to Jasmin, the director of our carrera school, and asked her aboutRead more