PILAS Mission, Vision & Core Values

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide Christ-centered education and character/leadership development programs to impoverished indigenous people of Guatemala.

VISION STATEMENT

To build up a generation of God-fearing, healthy, educated leaders in their family, community and country.

CORE VALUES

EXCELLENCE

We aim to provide effective educational support services which will develop a student’s academic and problem-solving skills. We desire to expand on each student’s natural giftedness, interests, and talents. We want to graduate responsible citizens, equipped to initiate personal and social change.

COLLABORATION

The optimal development of each student is the responsibility of many. We are dedicated to working cooperatively with students, families, school partners, local churches, businesses and communities in order to unlock each student’s overall potential.

RESPECT

We believe that everyone deserves to be cared for unconditionally and valued equally as a unique creation, made in the image of God. The programs and services will be held in a safe and nurturing study environment that encourages, supports and spurs one another on.

CHARACTER

We give priority to the development of Godly character. We challenge students to reach their full potential in order to use their God-given abilities to positively impact their homes, churches and communities for Christ.

INTEGRITY

We take personal responsibility for our actions, responsibilities, goals, and their resulting outcomes. We believe in trust, honesty and fairness in all relationships and decisions. The resources at our disposal are not our own. We are faithful to the purpose for which those resources are given and will manage them in a manner that best benefits the beneficiaries.

WHERE WE WORK

The municipality of Sumpango’s population breakdown (approx.):

  • Sumpango 35,000
  • Nine Villages 10,000
  • Grand Total 45,000