Asociación Ajb’atz’ Enlace Quiché

Asociación Ajb’atz’ Enlace Quiché 2a. Av. 7-19, Zona 5 Santa Cruz del Quiche, Quiche Guatemala Guatemala 502-7755-4801 http://www.enlacequiche.org

Mission

Help indigenous populations reach the full capacity of human potential through the use of information and communication technologies adapted to the local culture.

Programs

Enlace Quiché uses educational technology to strengthen bilingual (Spanish-Maya) education. We support 28 school-based technology centers, including training and teacher support for project-based learning activities. Along with our partner schools and organizations, we have produced 14 CD-ROMs, including student cultural projects, linguistic training software, and a children’s CD-ROM. Enlace Quiché led the creation of an inter-agency web portal to help Mayan educators share teaching resources.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Technology Training for Rural Indigenous Youth

Technology Access for Mayan Women in Guatemala

Personnel Overview

Juana Gricelda Lorenzo Ventura - Course Design Coordinator
Gricelda began her career as a Spanish-K'iche' bilingual teacher. She later began to work with Enlace Quiché as a teacher trainer and then moved into course design. She currently oversees all course design projects, including Guatemala's participation in the Central American Lanz@ Project. For her university practicum, she is developing new support strategies for women-run technology centers.

Personnel Statistics

Matias Gutierrez,
Executive Director
Founded in 2003
Employees: 18
Volunteers: 6