December 2011 - Letter from the Executive Director

December draws to a close our 20th year celebration of Fotokids! It’s been an exciting time; reaping the rewards of all the effort and support you have given us over the years. There is a lot to be thankful for and we are looking forward to a challenging 2012, (especially since the Mayan calendar ends its 5,000 year cycle right here in Guatemala on December 21, 2012).

This last weekend I attended Deysi Mendoza’s graduation from high school. Deysi is a Tzutuhil indigenous young woman from Santiago Atitlán. .  She has been with Fotokids since she was 11 years old and was a recipient of one of our educational scholarships from the 7th grade on...

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