After the first few years of supporting university students in Guatemala, we began to see a pattern showing that almost all the students who applied forA Birthday Gift 7 university scholarships came from the larger cities or from towns close to the Pan- American Highway. Why do we support two or three students in this or that rural community? Is that not an inefficient use ofMEF Outreach Programs 5 our money and energy? Some background information and a little history may offer some insight into these projects.ELP, Antigua, Guatemala 6 The Maya Educational Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary nextEsperanza Juvenil 7 year. Recently, there have been some questions raised about the usefulnessFEPMaya 5 of the many small projects that the MEF undertakes. Some of the Luis Enrique Sam Colop larger programs, including the university scholarships, need little justification or explanation.
As I read the reports of other grant-making foundations, I have come to realize what a rare and marvelous thing your support is.In Memoriam 4 If you have been a supporter for a while, you know that within our Ricardo Stein Heinemann program we undertake some large projects and many small ones. We extend to you our most sincereVolunteering in Chiapas 3 gratitude for this blessing. Your generous contributions, of whatever in Chiapas, Mexico size, continue to provide educational support and assistance to many Mayas who would not otherwise go to school or university. Box 1483, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USAContents Dear Friends of the Maya Educational Foundation,President’s Letter 2 We are pleased to report that we are continuing to hold our own in an unstable economic year and that we have not had to reduce or eliminate any of ourUniversity Scholarships 3 projects to make our budget balance. Colegio Paxil students, Nebaj, Quiché, February 2011 Photo courtesy of Armando AlfonzoMaya Educational FoundationP.O. Maya Educational Foundation Providing educational opportunities 2011-2012 Report to Contributors The Maya Educational Foundation (MEF) supports the educational and professional advancement of the Maya people in Guatemala, southern Mexico, and Belize, with special consideration given to women and girls, and to indigenous groups from remote areas.
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