Xch’ool Ixim will develop a Q’eqchi’ Maya curriculum for schools in the Nimlah’akok region of Cobán, Guatemala to improve foundational learning. The project will include training workshops and consultation sessions with teachers, parents, and community leaders. Xch’ool Ixim will design and test instructional materials such as textbooks and guides incorporating Q’eqchi’ traditions, legends, and rituals to promote cultural identity and improve learning outcomes.
Asociación Q’eqchi’ Xch’ool Ixim | Guatemala
Q’eqchi’ Maya Bilingual and Cultural Primary and Secondary Education
Coordinate and deploy a culturally relevant Q’eqchi’ Maya bilingual education strategy in the municipality of Cobán in Guatemala
AWARD YEAR
2024
FUNDING AREA
Education
PROJECT LOCATION
Guatemala
AMOUNT AWARDED
$141,000
PROJECT DURATION
24 months