Nonprofit
Universidad del Valle Altiplano
About Us
The Altiplano campus of the Universidad del Valle serves highland students in 7th grade through Junior College specializing in tourism and agriculture.
Most students are indigenous, 40% of whom speak an indigenous language in their homes. 92% of students receive full or partial scholarships. Many of them come from small rural towns and only get to go home on weekends.
On Saturdays, the university transforms itself into a continuing education program offering teacher certification courses as well as many other classes and workshops to hundreds of adults.
The Altiplano campus of the Universidad del Valle serves highland students in 7th grade through Junior College specializing in tourism and agriculture.
Most students are indigenous, 40% of whom speak an indigenous language in their homes. 92% of students receive full or partial scholarships. Many of them come from small rural towns and only get to go home on weekends.
On Saturdays, the university transforms itself into a continuing education program offering teacher certification courses as well as many other classes and workshops to hundreds of adults.
Cause Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Community Development
- Education
- Poverty
- Volunteering
Location
- Km. 137, Aldea El Tablon, Solola, None None, Guatemala
