Meeting with the Prestigious Universidad Del Valle
- Alexander Martiny
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
When the General Director of Liaison at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) heard about the work we were doing at Cadaniño to teach STEM to vulnerable children, he was impressed and wanted to explore how our two organizations might work together. So, my dad and I were invited for a visit.
We got a full tour of the UVG campus, including their incredible maker-spaces, advanced computer labs, and engineering facilities. As someone who loves technology, it was honestly inspiring to see what's possible when students are given the right tools and opportunities. After the tour, we sat down for a meeting where we shared more about the Cadaniño story, how it started, what we're doing now, and the goals we have for the future. I was able to share my journey of creating the STEM labs, and they seemed very interested. In return, they shared their mission and their impact through education and innovation in Guatemala.
What happened next was beyond anything I expected. UVG offered to partner with us in some amazing ways. First, their research department is going to see if it makes sense to conduct a study and write a research paper on Cadaniño's afterschool programs, looking into why they've been so effective and how its core methods of personal attention, hands-on learning, and mentorship could be used as a model in other places. This could help us improve our programs and maybe even inspire others.
Even more exciting, UVG offered to open up new opportunities for Cadaniño students by giving them the opportunity to visit the campus, learn about studying there, and help them apply for scholarships to attend.
They even talked about the possibility of Cadaniño becoming an official partner where UVG students can complete their service hours through volunteering at the community centers.
It's honestly incredible to see how this one idea, to help kids in Guatemala learn real-world STEM skills, has grown into something that could impact their entire future. What started as me trying to raise money for some new teaching equipment has now opened doors for college access, mentoring, and academic research that could influence the education of vulnerable children for years to come.
I'm excited to see where this leads. And I'm so thankful to everyone who's supported this journey so far. If you'd like to help expand these opportunities even further, you can donate to support our STEM program. Every donation goes directly toward equipment, materials, and resources for students who otherwise wouldn't have access to this kind of education.
Let's keep building the future, one student at a time.
Alexander Martiny
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