Reflecting on the New Year as We Continue Creating Change in 2026
As we close 2025 and anticipate another year of creating change in Guatemala's coffee growing communities, we’d like to dedicate time towards reflecting on the new year – emphasizing some of the strengths we’ve had in terms of organizational growth and briefly discussing some of the major changes we’ve witnessed in the coffee industry. In this article, we will be discussing some of the year’s highlights and how we’ve turned challenges into opportunities.
De La Gente’s Immersive Educational Trips | Bringing Curriculum to Life Through Service Learning
By coordinating activities and institutional learning objectives within Guatemala’s coffee-growing communities, De La Gente has organized numerous Educational Trips, having a community-centered learning approach. Students gain not only academic insights, but also a deepened level of cultural competency, critical thinking, and global citizenship. Through various activities involved including service learning programs, students and community members are offered the chance to forge authentic, meaningful relationships.