Padrino

As a Padrino, or godparent, you ensure that students without sponsors still receive a scholarship. You ensure their class’s progress is measured and the program will continue to grow and improve. This means covering costs such as scholarships for unsponsored students, research, program evaluation, and matching students and sponsors. You will receive regular updates and notes from your class, and a plaque recognizing your gift at CoEd’s Education Center.

Patzún is a municipality of 50,000 inhabitants spread across 50 square miles in the central highlands of Guatemala. Almost 95% of the people are indigenous, mostly Kakchiquel Maya. Agriculture (corn, beans, wheat, potatoes, coffee) is the major industry.

The Patzún Middle School Class of 2026 has 21 Rise scholars.