Keynote October 2025
Responsive Programming Achieves Big Results
Over the last year, Creamos has been restructuring our Accelerated Education Program to better support participants, many of whom juggle caregiving, employment, and community responsibilities, to engage more consistently and sustainably with their studies. In addition to expanding flexible and semi-virtual learning options, we introduced Sunday classes specifically for men in response to participant feedback.
We engage men in our work because gender-based violence is rooted in oppressive norms and expectations of masculinity. We believe men have an essential role in breaking cycles of harm by redefining masculinity through empathy and accountability.
This fall, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of participants in our Men’s Education Program. Over the past year, 60 men enrolled, and 80% remained engaged throughout the session. Seven participants are now graduating from high school after completing a final project on Financial Education. This theme reflects one of Creamos’ cross-cutting priorities and plays a crucial role in advancing our vision of socioeconomic integration.
These graduates represent men who had been out of the traditional school system, some for just a few years and others for more than a decade, and chose to return. In doing so, they model new expressions of masculinity grounded in responsibility and growth.
Celebrating Creamos Graduates!
We’re so proud to share our newest video featuring Glendy - one of our superstar Barista graduates! Thank you to all who stand with us - for believing in collective wisdom, investing in local leadership, and committing to shared power.
Sharing Back: Supporter Survey Results
We heard you! Thank you to everyone who completed our survey earlier this summer! We received 61 responses and are excited to share back some highlights from what we learned:
The majority of respondents (74%) identify as female and come from the United States, but we also received responses from Guatemala, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Finland, and Portugal!
92% of respondents prefer to receive communications through email.
Half of the respondents prefer monthly communications and the other half prefers quarterly.
Half of respondents expressed interest in events, so we’ll be sharing more updates on in-person and virtual engagement opportunities soon.
We appreciate your responses and will be incorporating your preferences into our communication strategy moving forward. We will continue to send quarterly newsletters with program and organizational updates, as well as different types of communications and opportunities for engagement sprinkled throughout the year.
For those seeking more frequent updates, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Please join us for a mindful moment
Close your eyes for a moment. Think of one person who has helped you feel supported this week.
Breathe gratitude in their direction. Community care starts with small moments like this.
Highlights
In August, the Education Program hosted a Sexual Health Fair and Menstruation Workshop in collaboration with community partner Iniciativas Guatemala. In September, graduating students presented their final projects on Human Rights and the Prevention of Violence in Adolescents, and Financial Education and Savings. This year, 21 students will graduate with their high school diploma!
The Workforce Development Program has enrolled 134 individuals in Vocational Training! An additional 57 participants have received individualized support services for job placement in the formal sector.
Our Emotional Support team stepped into new spaces to share Creamos’ voice and vision for community care and violence prevention, joining conversations with the Girls Not Brides network, connecting through El Directorio, and participating in working groups with Congresswomen.
In September, Creamos honored Guatemala’s independence with a Culture & Gastronomy Fair, celebrating what it means to be “chapín” (a term of pride used to refer to Guatemalans).
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Partner Spotlight: Central American Donors Forum
At the 2025 Seattle International Central American Donors Forum, Creamos and our partners, Safe Passage, Iniciativa Guatemala, and Planting Seeds, were honored to host a site visit that welcomed 40 guests into our community. It was a meaningful chance to share our work, reflect on the power of collaboration, and connect with others who are walking alongside us toward more community-centered ways of creating change.
