Alexa’s Journey from Student to Teacher Senderos had the supreme pleasure of interviewing previous student and current scholarship recipient and teacher, Alexa Orellana about her reflection on what the music program has meant in her life. When Alexa talks about her first days in the FUNDIT Music Program at Escuela David LaMotte, she does not… Read More →
The El Tejar Music Program: Opening Pathways of Opportunity Through Music
The El Tejar Music Program: Opening Pathways of Opportunity Through Music
In El Tejar, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, music has become a powerful pathway for learning, connection, and community pride. What began nearly two decades ago as a small partnership has grown into a vibrant afterschool music program serving more than 150 students each year and touching the lives of thousands of children and families over time. A… Read More →
From Student to Teacher: How a Music Program Transformed My Life
From Student to Teacher: How a Music Program Transformed My Life
– By Ashley Alvarez I was eight years old when my love for music first awakened. I wanted to learn guitar, and thanks to my school music teacher, Ms. Sara, I discovered the FUNDIT music program in El Tejar. I’m from Parramos, just a short distance away, and without much hesitation, I began a musical… Read More →
A Week of Music, Culture, and Connection: Our Journey to the LEAF Festival
A Week of Music, Culture, and Connection: Our Journey to the LEAF Festival
By Sara Morales From October 11th to 18th, we had the incredible opportunity to travel to North Carolina to participate in the LEAF Festival at Lake Eden. This trip was more than a performance—it was a week of cultural exchange, teaching, learning, and sharing music with people from around the world. We worked alongside fellow… Read More →
Celebrating the 2025 Graduates of Brillaguate
Celebrating the 2025 Graduates of Brillaguate
As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible achievements of the 2025 graduating class from the Brillaguate program. Brillaguate provides vital support to young students, helping them overcome financial and personal challenges to achieve their academic and professional dreams. Through dedicated teachers, program directors who serve as mentors and create a supportive community, and financial aid, these programs not only help students stay in school but also foster personal growth and strong friendships…. Read More →
Carlitos’ Journey: A Passion for Marimba
Carlitos’ Journey: A Passion for Marimba
In the town of El Tejar, the heart of Guatemala beats to the sound of the marimba, and for one student in the music program, this instrument has become the rhythm of his life. Carlitos (little Carl), as we still call him in the Program, began his musical journey at the age of eight. He… Read More →












