Training Tutors to Transform Education in Guatemala
In the rural schools of San Martín, many children face a challenge that often goes unseen but deeply affects their future — difficulty in learning
November 7, 2025
In the rural schools of San Martín, many children face a challenge that often goes unseen but deeply affects their future — difficulty in learning
Deep in the mountains of the municipality of Unión Cantinil, Guatemala, in communities like Las Lomas and Villa Linda, more than just classes are being
Thanks to the sponsorship program of 410 Bridge, a boy who lost his parents and faced enormous challenges is now discovering the power of learning
Giving Tuesday is almost here—and this year, we’re making it bigger, bolder, and full of friendly competition!
This Giving Tuesday, 410 Bridge and Mission: Hope
Across Kenya and Guatemala children are writing letters—not to anyone specific, but to someone.
Someone who will believe in them.
Someone who will care.<br
At 410 Bridge, our goal is simple: empower communities to thrive independently. Ndibai is a remarkable example of this vision in action. As this community
In the village of Villa Linda, Guatemala, the future isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you grow every day, with small hands and big decisions.
The school bell rings in Mutirithia, Kenya, but not every child is ready to learn. Many walk long distances, arrive thirsty, and face classrooms without
Kennedy’s journey shows the lasting impact of sponsorship. Growing up in a small Kenyan village, he faced obstacles many of us could barely imagine: long
For most children, the first day of school means sharpened pencils, new shoes, and a nervous smile. But for a child living in extreme poverty,
In the heart of Vista Hermosa, surrounded by mountains and hope, there is a community that refuses to give up. The community of Altamira has
Across the hills and valleys of rural Guatemala, you’ll find classrooms filled with potential. Children eager to learn. Teachers devoted to their calling. Communities that
In the rural community of El Pajal, Guatemala, education has long faced an uphill battle. For many teachers and students, the lack of basic classroom
In the vibrant, close-knit community of Rancho Viejo, Guatemala, joy was overflowing as students, teachers, parents, and community leaders came together to celebrate a moment
In the heart of Vista Hermosa, Guatemala, something extraordinary is unfolding.
Recently, the community of El Mirador gathered with joyful hearts to celebrate the inauguration
In the heart of Ulu, Kenya, something extraordinary is happening. It’s not a new school building or a groundbreaking technology—it’s something much simpler, yet profoundly
Every year on April 10th, we celebrate 410 Day—a day where we come together to support communities in need and fuel sustainable, Christ-centered transformation. This
We have an exciting announcement — for the very first time, you can now sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic through 410 Bridge!
Child
This month, we celebrated an incredible milestone at Mugaa Primary School—the completion of a brand-new 3-classroom block equipped with 120 lockers. This achievement is a
The last term of the year in Kenya is usually met with mixed reactions. Every high school student is excited and counting down to their
The start of a new school year is always a mix of excitement and challenge. For parents, it means getting everything ready—purchasing school supplies, organizing
Our partnership with Kiu community started way back in 2009 making it one of the first communities to partner with the 410 Bridge since its
I work with the 410 Bridge under the Education Program as the Sponsorship Coordinator. In the Education Program we work with public schools in all
I have been sitting here staring at the screen trying to come up with the words to write down to capture just an ounce of the
We are excited to share a big win for Kahuria Community! A brand new classroom block was recently finished which not only created more conducive
Water The community has spearheaded the digging, trenching and laying of pipes for distribution of water further to the community members. Ndibai community created an
This community update is straight from our 410 Bridge Staff in Haiti Project / Programs Currently Running: Water project Sponsorship program Goat project Economic development Cow project
The update below is from Margaret Wamithi, our Education Program Assistant in Kenya! “This past Spring, we visited the community of Kahuria. The purpose for
“I didn’t have my first pair of shoes until I was in secondary school. Even then, they weren’t mine. I borrowed a pair from my
We are so proud of our 410 Bridge Sponsorship Program alumni and how they’re using their gifts to give back. They’re truly breaking cycles of
At the end of 2016, a textbook distribution was held at Ole Sultan Primary school in the community of Ndibai. Thank you to all child
This month, church leaders and volunteers from our communities in Haiti gathered together for Rejoice Program training! Lead by Fabnise, our Haiti Sponsorship Coordinator, they
We LOVE hearing stories from people who go on trips with us! Read about Lisa’s trip to the Segera area in Kenya below… Thanks for
In 2012, the people of Kaihura, Uganda invited us to join with them in developing a Leadership Council and begin work on sustainable projects in
Today’s guest post is from Mary Kate Richardson, of NewSpring Church in South Carolina. She tells us of the blessing of meeting her sponsored child,
We are super excited to announce a new program for student ministries, schools, small groups, etc. Anyone can join!! 410 for 410! Check
We are excited to share with you a life-changing opportunity for students in Kenya! A total of 139 students from 410 Bridge communities qualified and were accepted to
As the olympics get underway, we’re reminded that underneath all our differences and divides, we long to be connected to each other. Around the world.
Meet Masyuko, a first grader at Uvunye Primary School in Ngaamba. Masyuko is one of the many Kenyan children available for sponsorship with The 410
Res-o-lu-tion n. a firm decision to do something Re-solve v. to solve a problem, or to find a satisfactory way of dealing with an issue
Christmas is less than a week away! Can you believe it? Are you finding yourself in a last minute frenzy searching for the perfect gift?
Three short years ago we began to pilot a variety of programs in 410 Bridge communities with the sole purpose of improving the quality of
The 2010 Thanksgiving Open Trip Team helping the community build desks. The finished product! School kids in Joska enjoying their new desks!
Our STORIES program is an excellent way to get involved in The 410 Bridge Education program in Kenya and Haiti. It’s also an amazing way
Some of you may be asking Why STORIES? Well… There is a universal struggle in every country including the US. That is to find ways
In May of this year, there was an electrical fire in the boys dormitory of the Nandarasi Secondary School in Karima. The dormitory was completely
This past July, most of our staff traveled to Daytona Beach, FL to volunteer at BigStuf Camp (an amazing week-long summer youth conference). We had
We are having a great time at Catalyst 2010 (A conference for young leaders) catching up with old friends and meeting new friends as well.
Meet Patricia. She’s a teacher at Nzeveni Primary School in Ngaamba. She’s what’s known as a PTA teacher. In other words, she’s funded by the
Here is an update from our Kenya Country Director, Andrew Guuru, on the Kawamaitha classroom progress in Karima. Here are photos of the ongoing classroom
I am sure you have heard about or seen the “Text THINK to 50555″ campaign to remove the barriers to education in Kenya! I have
Ever since the THINK campaign started, we’ve had tons of students getting excited about how they can help break down the barriers to a quality
Most of the 410 Bridge staff has been down in Daytona Beach this week working at BigStuf Camp. It has been great to see all
Last week we posted a photo of the awesome musicians at BigStuf helping to get everyone to text THINK to 50555. Lots of students have
In May, I visited the Nandarasi Secondary School in Karima. We learned that the boys’ dormitory was completely destroyed in an electrical fire a couple
In case you haven’t heard, this summer, an incredible movement has started.. We’re calling it “THINK” and it’s all about removing the barriers to a
By now you’ve probably heard about the incredible movement that is challenging the people of the US to make a difference in the lives of
There are many barriers to receiving a quality education in Kenya and having good teachers is one of them. The 410 Bridge works in over
In case you missed the live feed from BigStuf Camp 2 this morning explaining an amazing movement to help children in Kenya get a quality
Over the course of the last several months feeding programs for school kids have been started in several schools in 410 Bridge communities. The impact
I arrived in Kenya last week and will be making my way to every 410 Bridge community over the next two weeks. Yesterday I flew
I received the following email from David Sigilia, the new director of the Segera Mission, this week. ________________________________________________________________________________ Hello brother, in Christ’s name. We are
While on my last trip to Kenya I had the opportunity to visit with several community members from the Ngaamba area, these community members all
When people hear the word AIDS, so many different things come to mind. AIDS is a widely known disease that has ravaged countless lives in
I met Moses (“Zhangi”) in 2007. He was a chaperone and the original choreographer for the first Daraja Children’s Choir tour. I had the opportunity
Our local news has been riddled of late with all of the “czars” President Obama has appointed. We’ve always heard about the Drug Czar and the Education Czar,
Whenever possible we really try to communicate and emphasize the positive aspects of what’s happening in 410 Bridge communities. Seeing God at work… hope… opportunity…
Things are extra tough in Kenya right now! You may have heard that Kenya is experiencing one of the worst droughts in their history. Crops
Ever tried to push a rope? Sometimes I’ll bring a long rope with me to meetings with community leaders. I’ll put the rope in the
Dear Brethren, It is our sincere hope that this finds you well and strong in the grace of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kindly
I took this picture at a primary school in the 410 Bridge community of Ngaamba. The hundreds of kids who attend school see this tattered
I’ve been writing about our education strategy. Here’s the third installment… Only a small percentage of kids attend pre-primary school (ages 4-6) in our communities.
In my previous post I talked a bit about our overall education strategy, and specifically what we’re trying to do with Primary Schools. In this post,
Here is James’ “Part 2” to Why We Fight. He wrote this on his recent trip to Kenya. See Why We Fight (Part 1) here. 7.
So my personal chewy nugget is education. (If you don’t know what a chewy nugget is, click on it and read my prior post.) I think that
Not sure where I heard the phrase “chewy nugget” first, but I’ll give credit to my good friend Eric Helman. Eric and I worked together for
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