All this month, your purchases will help build a preschool in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. La Puerta Abierta, a force for innovative education in rural areas, is raising funds to construct a two-story module, including three classrooms, a multipurpose room, and an open area for special events. 
As part of our commitment to the communities that create our products, we'll donate 15% of all September sales to the project. We're proud to support La Puerta Abierta, whose name means "The Open Door," as they work to achieve their goal.
According to Amanda Flayer, founder of the organization, their goal is ambitious: "By providing an educational space with opportunities for all and a celebration of diversity, we will prepare our students to be the next generation of change leaders in their community, capable of using their voices and facing their struggles with confidence."
For almost 20 years, La Puerta Abierta has developed educational programs in rural Guatemala. Their team has designed a nonconventional curriculum that embraces exploratory learning and tangible experiences. What's more, 94% of their leadership is indigenous Mayan, which strengthens their identity and credibility within the community.
"We know that our youngest students will grow up to be the future of our country," says Flayer. "It's essential that their first contact with education is positive, interactive, dignified, and bright."
For more information about La Puerta Abierta, click here.
