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SCHOOLS

Schools #1 & 2
La Pista, Guatemala
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Schools #3 & 4
Antigua Xonca, Guatemala
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School #5
Chacalte, Guatemala
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School #6
Rio Azul, Guatemala
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School #7
Nueva Esperanza, Guatemala
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COMMUNITIES

Communities in Guatemala realize their dream of having a school in their community as a tool for self-determination and self-development

Clients of The Schmidt Investment Group are afforded the opportunity to give back in a way that goes beyond writing cheques and receiving reports.

Employees of The Schmidt Investment Group and Expand Hope share a sense of purpose and fulfilment, which manifests in the work we do each day.

Partners of Expand Hope experience an increased impact as we work together towards common goals for a better tomorrow.

Wealth for Good

Through the Wealth for Good program, The Schmidt Investment Group client families give back by providing access to education for marginalized children. This program also provides an opportunity to inspire an understanding of the value of giving back and using wealth to impact others for current and future generations of their own family, creating a lasting legacy of giving.

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We receive generous support from private sponsors to cover our overhead and operational costs so that every dollar that we receive lands in the field. We use all funds directed to us to give children in the developing world a chance for a brighter future through education.

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With a desire to go narrow and deep over shallow and broad, our impact unfolds in two countries, Canada and Guatemala.

Schools #1 & 2

Community: La Pista, Guatemala

Contributors: Marvin and Leah Schmidt, Joshua, Téa and Keats

The community of La Pista also known as Aktxumbal is located north of the main municipality of Santa María, Nebaj. La Pista is situated in a mountainous part of the country, at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres above sea level. The community can be reached by a dirt road that is passable all year long.

There are two Expand Hope middle schools (Grade 7 - 9) in La Pista. The first school was constructed in 2016. The second school was constructed in 2017. There are five teachers in the community. About 150 children attend the school in La Pista per year, expanding their Hope for the future!

Schools #3 & 4

Community: Antigua Xonca, Guatemala

Contributors: The Schmidt Investment Group Team

The community of Antiguo Xonca is located northeast of the main municipality of Santa María Nebaj. It is approximately 12 kilometres from the city of Nebaj, the municipality’s capital. Antigua Xonca is situated in a mountainous part of the country at an elevation of approximately 2,024 metres above sea level, however, the community itself is relatively flat.

There are two Expand Hope elementary schools in Antigua Xonca. These schools were officially opened in 2019. 160 students are currently enrolled and attending classes in these classrooms. There are 12 teachers in the school.

School #5

Community: Chacalte, Guatemala

Contributors: Mascots Race for Hope and other Canadians

The community of Chacalte is located northeast of the main municipality of Santa María, Nebaj. It is approximately 20 kilometres from the city of Nebaj, the municipality’s capital. Chacalte is situated in a mountainous part of the country, at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres above sea level. The community can be reached by a dirt road that is passable all year long.

The Expand Hope middle school in Chacalte was officially opened in 2019. There are five teachers in the school, and 40 students graduate from the school each year.

School #6

Community: Rio Azul, Guatemala

Contributors: The Schmidt Investment Group

The community is located only seven kilometres from the much larger town and regional center of Nebaj in north-western Guatemala. Rio Azul is home to approximately 380 families who are primarily of the Ixil group of indigenous Guatemalan people.

There is one Expand Hope elementary school in Rio Azul with 68 students enrolled in the school.

School #7

Community: Nueva Esperanza, Guatemala

Contributors: Anonymous contributors

The community of Nueva Esperanza is located 2km from the town of Nebaj. The total population for this community is 329 who are indirect beneficiaries of the school improvements, as they are the family members of current students and future students.

The Expand Hope elementary school in Nueva Esperanza opened in May 2022. There are 48 students and five teachers in the school.

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