Mario Chamorro

Safe Passage helps children in the Guatemala City garbage dump community break the cycle of poverty through education, emphasizing life skills and perseverance in order to thrive in work and contribute to their community. Safe Passage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in Guatemala City to bring hope, education, and opportunity to the children and families living in extreme poverty around the City's garbage dump. Our program includes approximately 500 children, ranging in age from 3 to 21 years, coming from nearly 300 families in the surrounding neighborhoods.