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16 YEARS OF PROGRESS

How a Community Was Transformed

Witness the incredible transformation of La Union, Guatemala, as Access Education spearheads a decade-long journey of education, growth, and community empowerment. Together with our partners and the resilient village residents, we have not only changed lives but revolutionized the entire community.

Watch the video above to learn more and find out how you can get involved.

Latest Projects

NOV 10, 2022 - Access Education Gala

We honour Elizabeth Sawicki for her dedication and contributions to Access Education Liz has been part of the Board of Access Education...

JUNE 4, 2022 - JUNE 2022 NEWSLETTER

OCT 11, 2021 - THE 2021 ANNUAL GALA IS ON OCTOBER 28TH

Cooking with Friends, Cooking for Kids The 2021 Annual Gala includes a FANTASTIC ONE-HOUR COOKING CLASS with Canada’s Queen of the...

NOV 15, 2020 - WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW – MORE THAN EVER.

Covid-19 hit hard in Guatemala. Food insecurity was off the map in the community of La Union. We began feeding hundreds of people....

NOV 15, 2020 - 2019 ANNUAL GALA WILL HONOUR DANIELLE KEYSTONE-ADLER

Access Education Guatemala Children’s Fund is a collective of Canadians seeking to create opportunities for meaningful change in the...

OCT 26, 2018 - THE 2018 ANNUAL GALA WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

We wanted to thank everyone who attended or participated in making this year’s Annual Gala a wonderful success. It was an amazing and...

NOV 1, 2017 - TRANSFORMING A COMMUNITY

After 8+ years, Access Education takes a closer look at how far the village of La Union has come. It is no surprise that the peoples...

OCT 7, 2017 - HONOURING KIM BECKMAN FOR 10 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE

This year Access Education Guatemala Children’s Fund proudly honours board member, Kim Beckman, for ten years of outstanding service....

APRIL 10, 2017 - HIGH SCHOOL IN LA UNION OFFICIALLY OPENS

NEWSFLASH: THE HIGH SCHOOL IN LA UNION WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ACCESS EDUCATION GUATEMALA CHILDREN’S FUND AND...

JULY 27, 2016 - OUR NEW SCHOOL PROJECT OFFICIALLY OPENED ON FEBRUARY 5TH

Thanks to our partner – Grapes for Humanity Canada the new Middle School opened with great fanfare. In Attendance were representatives...

Las Palmeras

The inaugural year saw 50 children from Las Palmeras in attendance in the multi-grade classrooms and now the total enrolment is over 150.

Instituto Cooperativo diversificada de La Unión

The unique thing about High School in Guatemala is that every student also learns a trade during their studies.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Nelson Mandela

Upcoming Events

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2023 Gala

Access Education invites you to join us at our annual Gala on Oct 26 at 6 PM. This event will be held at the beautiful Lula Lounge in Toronto, Ontario. It's an evening filled with inspiration and entertainment.

When: Oct 26 from 6-9 PM

Where: Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto

Price: $200 A tax receipt can be issued for a portion of the ticket price