World Challenge - A Class Apart - Vote Now

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Mateo Paneitz went to Comalapa, Guatemala, in 2003 as a Peace Corps volunteer. Peneitz's desire to help this impoverished, predominantly Mayan community didn't end with his tour though. He sold his car in the USA to raise funds to found the non-profit Long Way Home to create better employment and education opportunities in Comalapa. A popular park has already been created, but the goal now is to create a mixed academic and vocational school.

The construction of the school is part of the solution - it.s built from recycled waste such as car tyres and bottles. With mountains of waste available for re-use, the project is already providing training and employment.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Sustainable development
• Business
• World Challenge
• BBC World News
• Guatemala
• Long Way Home

[cantecleer]

-- I'm sorry to see that this didn't win (if I had known about it earlier, I would have gladly voted for it). Brilliant idea and it looks like they are executing their plan efficiently and with great community involvement. Kudos^^

[ragoamigo]

This is just brilliant! Kudos to these guys!!!

[atitlanmusic]

Yes, a good old, down home, alternative, real people group who have managed to go beyond the usual NGO BS and are actually getting things done. Right on, brother

Saludos from the lake

[CommentsSurvey]

I just got back from visiting Long Way Home in San Juan Comalapa, and have voted for them on the BBC World Challenge! Please vote as this group will be changing the world! Can't wait to get started on our own project with them. Vote for "A Class Apart in Guatemala" on theworldchallenge.co.uk/vote_2­010.php

[urbanandra]

Brilliant and Beautiful!

[hssotgsm]

Excellent work Long Way Home! 

[prcrossman]

Wow wow! Muy bien!!! Thank you for your great work!

[CommentsSurvey]

I hope we can work in Panajachel on the same kind of projects you are doing... this is magnificent! Keep up the good work, as the world needs more people like YOU! See you soon, I hope... can't wait to visit and see all that you are accomplishing. CatherineTodd2 at gmail dot com.