Blog
Climate Change Adaptation + Resilience
The smallholder farmers we work with every day are facing immense challenges due to climate change, including decreased yields and lowered incomes. They are impacted by climate change factors, such as unpredictable weather patterns, and an increase in plant diseases and pests. These farmers are also among the least equipped to manage [...]
A Network of Youth Ambassadors
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 [...]
Semana Santa
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 [...]
Collaborating with Pro Mujer
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 [...]
Confidence in Leadership
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 [...]
Executive Director Announcement
In December last year, we announced the transition of our founder and Executive Director Corrina Grace. After an extensive regional search for our new Executive Director, we are delighted to announce Abigail Quic and Sara Hurtarte as our Co-Executive Directors. “As the need for SERES programs in Central America continues to grow [...]
