Progresa

Progresa is a non-profit association based in Parramos, Guatemala working on education, community development.

Progresa, also known as the Guatemala Friends Scholarship Program, is a non-profit association founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It supports education in Guatemala by granting scholarships to students with limited resources and strong academic potential, most of whom are rural Mayan students. Beyond financial aid, it provides mentoring, leadership development, community service projects, English language training and quarterly workshops in three cities. Its activities are grounded in Quaker values of personal integrity, respect, service and community, while the programme itself is non-sectarian.