Why Guatemala?
Guatemalan youth face numerous challenges that significantly impact their lives and future prospects:
Ministry Locations
Gorriones
Gorriones (Sparrow) juvenile correctional center for girls is located just outside Guatemala City in the town of San Pedro Sacatepéquez. Counteract started Success Academy classes in this center in January 2023.
Gaviotas
Gaviotas (Seagull) juvenile correctional center for boys is located in Guatemala City. Counteract started providing Success Academy classes in this center in July 2023.
CER-1
Formerly called Anexo, the CER-1 (Center Specialized in Reinsertion) juvenile correctional center for boys is located adjacent to the Gaviotas center. Counteract started providing Success Academy classes in this center in July 2023.
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