One of the strengths of SERES is the network of youth ambassadors in Guatemala and El Salvador. To maintain the involvement in the development of the leadership of our network, we hold national meetings. In Guatemala, in collaboration with "Yo Decido" of San Juan Comalapa, members of our network, hosted the meeting of ambassadors. [...]
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the week before Easter in Guatemala. The tradition of Semana Santa arrived with the Spaniards in 1524. Almost 500 years later, Guatemala holds one of the most elaborate celebrations in the world. Along cobblestone streets, of colored sawdust are painstakingly laid down. Later, a solemn procession of Roman ce nturions [...]
In the fourth quarter of 2018, Pro Mujer officially expanded into Guatemala. SERES is proud to be one of the local partners in Guatemala building new centers to amplify their existing offerings. Together, we are delivering much-needed services and resources to women and youth, including leadership training, financial literacy, sexual and reproductive health education, [...]
CONFIDENCE IN THE CAPACITY OF PERSONAL LEADERSHIP + ASSUMING LEADERSHIP ROLES At SERES learning confidence in personal leadership capacity and assuming leadership roles is part of the soft skills we develop. Young people from marginalized aras often are capable and have the skills to assume leadership roles in their peer communities, at different levels. Some [...]
