February 2018
 
 

Thank YOU!


We wish you all an amazing and successful new year 2018 from here at Long Way Home in Comalapa, Guatemala! 

Thank you for your support over the past year! It has allowed us to continue moving forward. We coudn't do this without you. Thank YOU!!


First year of high school has begun

January 9th we proudly started with the first High School class at our Hero School Técnico Chixot. We have 15 students attending high school, 10 of our students graduated last year from our middle school and 5 students are new in our community.
Hopefully they will all be our first high school graduates in two years.

One of our future graduates is Selvin (photo on the left). He is 18 years old and has been with us for 3 years after successfully completing middle school last year. Selvin likes nature and says: "Here at Long Way Home I have learned to take care of our environment, to trust in the people and to value personal relationships." In the future Selvin wants to study Human Rights.
February Workshops at Long Way Home


Join us to learn about medicinal plants used in   everyday life.  Come learn about the medicinal uses of many common plants!!
 

 
San Juan Comalapa is known internationally for it's amazing painters and weavers. Learn about the style of art created in Comalapa.


Join us for a  workshop on all things permaculture like e thics  and principles of natural systems and permaculture design. Learn about  Mayan cosmology and the influence on natural systems!!
 
Green Building Academy May & July 2018

We are excited to announce the inaugural year  Green Building Academy  with two four-week summer sessions that will give participants a solid background and hands-on experience in green, sustainable construction practices.  Academy  graduates will emerge as ethical and creative change agents, conscious and culturally competent global citizens, and informed leaders doing their part to create a more sustainable world.


Next sessions: May 5 - June 2, 2018 and  July 1 - July 30, 2018

Apply here today!!!
Annual Report 2014-2016 is now online!!
 
Check out our report for the years of  2014 to 2016. 
Read  the story of Long Way Home, our green building construction over the years and our  financial transparency!   Also more about our project in South Africa,  our first female green builders,  partners and you our supporters of Long Way Home!

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University of Maryland Hillel Service Group

This January we welcomed back University of Maryland Hillel for the third
time! We were excited to have a group during this crucial time when we are trying to finish up the administration building. Throughout the work week this group accomplished a lot! They painted a neat design in the ceiling, cleaned bamboo and made cob for the outside walls. But perhaps most impressive of all, UMD Hillel coated over 2,400 bricks (six times!) with a sealant so that they can be used for the floor of the admin building. During snack breaks they had a blast running around and playing with the students- piggy back races pictured on the right! A big thank you to UMD Hillel!! We had so much fun and really appreciate their enthusiasm & work ethic! 
Thank you for your interest in our work. We appreciate your support and always enjoy the opportunity to share our stories with you, the people that make them possible!

In Gratitude,
The Long Way Home Team
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Cob oven workshop
Feb. 3 & 4
Medicinal Plants
Feb 10
Comalapan Culture
Painting & Weaving
Feb 17 & 18
Intro to Permaculture
Feb 24 & 25



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