Certifying Guatemala's teachers. Transforming children's futures.
27,006+ Students Served | 108 Partner Schools | 14 of 22 Guatemalan Regions
Guatemala
Guatemala has the second-lowest literacy rate in the Western Hemisphere. Before third grade, most children fall behind — and rarely catch up. The children GLXi serves live in some of the country's most under-resourced communities, where quality teacher training is scarce and classroom materials are limited.
Our Programs
GLXi certifies public school teachers through two nationally accredited programs — Open Books, Open Minds, an intensive 18-session literacy certification, and Open Minds in Action, ongoing professional development exclusively for GLXi-certified teachers. Together they create a career-long credential pathway that no other organization in Guatemala offers.
Impact
GLXi students achieve 24.5% average reading growth — compared to just 1% for students in the same communities without the program. Since 2014, 27,006 students across 108 schools have benefited from GLXi-certified teachers..
“The GLXi program contributed and enriched the journey to achieve the goals set for this school year. Each session and training provided new knowledge. As a teacher, I appreciate the opportunity to have participated and the support for Guatemalan education."
–Heidy Telón, GLXi-Certified Teacher, Mixco, Guatemala
Led By Educators. Community Driven.
GLXi's programs are designed and led by a team of Guatemalan educators with advanced degrees in pedagogy, psychopedagogy, and neurocognitive diversity. Our GLXi-certified teachers sit on a teacher-led advisory council, ensuring that every program decision is grounded in real classroom experience. The expertise lives where the work happens.
Dedicated to Change Since 2013
What started as one classroom on the shores of Lake Amatitlán has grown into Guatemala's leading teacher certification program for literacy — serving preschool through third grade across 108 schools in 14 regions. In 2025, GLXi-certified teachers helped students achieve 24.5% average reading growth compared to just 1% for students in the same communities without the program. Eleven years of evidence. One unwavering commitment.
Support GLXi when you shop with our partners!
Bellafina Chocolates
When someone purchases Bellafina Chocolates, 100% of the profits donated to GLXi when you designate us as your charity of choice.
Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters
Java Planet actively supports GLXi and encourages their customers to do the same. Customers have the option to make a donation to GLXi when they make a coffee purchase on the Java Planet website.