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Moving to a new town is hard enough when you’re 8. But as Evelyn’s family was getting ready to move from Senahú to Purulhá, her mom had some devastating news for her. When we move, Evelyn was told, we can’t afford to keep sending you to school. When you come from a single-parent family where your teenaged sister is the only breadwinner, education becomes a luxury. This is why sponsorship is so important in Guatemala. Because sponsorship is why Evelyn is back in school. When they arrived at their new home, Evelyn’s mother met a neighbor who knew about Vida…

Who was your favorite teacher growing up? What impact did they have on your life and why? Teachers are the heartbeat of Impact Ministries. They are, quite literally, the hands and feet of Jesus to children in our schools. Vida Teachers are more than just educators – they provide hugs that children may not get at home, prayers through difficult situations, and love and guidance as students grow into godly leaders. But right now, Guatemala is facing a nationwide teacher shortage. And that affects Vida Schools. Praise God, we didn’t have to shut down any classes for 2026! We are…

This post is for those of you who love numbers! Numbers don’t tell the whole story, of course, but sometimes it’s a good way to see the scope of what the Lord is doing. And when we realize that these numbers represent people who God has been weaving into His story and the story of Impact Ministries, we can’t help but stand in awe. SCHOOLS Impact Ministries began as a small school of 78 students. Last year, as we celebrated 25 years, we had 1988 students registered. (This year, we started the school year with 1997 students). Currently there are 1578 sponsors from across Canada and the US…