As this year comes to a close, we are grateful and proud of the impact we have made. We are deeply thankful for our supporters and partners who helped us reach every milestone. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do.

Looking ahead, Hope Begins with You, and with the dedication of our incredible team who brings to life the vision of building stronger, healthier communities in Guatemala every day. Together, we can transform lives and create communities where hope thrives.

We invite you to make a difference. Your support for our year-end campaign today will help us continue transforming lives.

Team Gratitude

Last month, Team Gratitude arrived in Guatemala and got to work installing clean-air stoves for families in our partner communities. Each installation represents health, dignity, and hope for a safer home. We are deeply grateful to this amazing team for giving their time, energy, and hearts to serve others.

Our Teams

We invite you to join one of our 2026 volunteer teams traveling to Guatemala.

Each team supports IEP’s Impacting Homes and Impacting Health pillars by installing smoke-free stoves and water filters, setting up clinics, and supporting life-changing surgeries. These initiatives bring hope and opportunity to the communities we serve.

If you feel called to create lasting change, we invite you to Get on the Bus and join us.

Celebrating Our Third High School Graduation!

We also had the joy of celebrating the third graduating class of IEP Colegio del Futuro. This year, 7 students walked across the stage and turned their dreams into reality.

For many of them, this milestone will open the door to new opportunities—higher education, vocational training, and meaningful work. And for some, they are the first generation in their families to graduate from high school, a moment that transforms not only their futures but the futures of the families and communities around them.

This achievement is made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, partners, and friends. Your generosity fuels these successes, and we are deeply grateful for the hope you help create each day.

Programing Course: First Graduation!

We are thrilled to share that last month we celebrated the first-ever graduation of our Programing Course in partnership with Mango Chango Academy at the Esperanza Center.

A total of 8 students successfully completed this intensive, year-long program, gaining skills in programming, web development, and digital tools that prepare them for high-demand careers in technology.

This course is challenging, fast-paced, and requires enormous commitment—and these students rose to every challenge with discipline and passion. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and excited for the opportunities that now lie ahead.

New Brand Identity

A heartfelt thank you to Prophet for generously donating IEP’s new brand identity as part of their 1% pro-bono commitment. Through a thoughtful, collaborative process, they helped us build a bold and clear brand that honors our roots, strengthens our mission, and helps us reach more people with the work we do each day. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and belief in our vision.

To learn more about Prophet’s commitment to pro-bono impact, we invite you to explore their annual report.

From all of us, thank you for being part of this journey and for the trust you place in our work. Your support, encouragement, and generosity continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of the families and communities we serve.



We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with peace and meaning, and a new year inspired by hope, purpose, and the promise of what we can accomplish together.

Help us continue this life-changing work.

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