Delegations
Breaking the Silence has been coordinating delegations to Guatemala since the 1990s as an expression of solidarity and as a way to learn and share with our partners. Educational delegations are challenging and rewarding experiences for those who participate and are a tool for deepening our understanding of the complexities of community development and the role of international solidarity. Check out these blog posts from past delegation participants!
2026 StFX Fieldschool to Guatemala: Day 1
By Cali Cordeau and Nellie Campbell After eating breakfast, we gathered to share our hopes, fears, and group norms, grounding ourselves before stepping into deeper conversations. We were joined by BTS Guatemala Coordinator, Javier and Ingrid, who guided us through the historical and political realities of Guatemala. Javier began by explaining the structure [...]
Join the BTS 2026 Delegation to Guatemala (November 7 to 20, 2026)
BTS Delegates visiting our partners in Rabinal. Join us for the BTS 2026 Delegation to Guatemala! From Saturday, November 7th to Friday, November 20th, you'll have the opportunity to build international solidarity and learn from our partners in Rabinal: the New Hope Foundation's (FNE) culturally relevant, bilingual Maya Achí-Spanish high school [...]
2025 BTS Delegation to Guatemala: Chris’ reflection
After several days spent with IMAP (the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute) learning about permaculture, traditional and ancestral agricultural practices and how food sovereignty is being developed at the community level in Guatemala, our visit to the CCDA (Campesino Committee of the Highlands) was a chance to situate our learning within the wider political context [...]
2025 BTS Delegation to Guatemala: Maria’s reflection
A Coffee That Cries for Justice: Solidarity with Guatemala’s Campesinos It is Monday, November 3, and the air is thick with the aroma of coffee, not just any ordinary coffee, but one that cries for solidarity and justice. Our group is here to visit the Campesino Committee of the Highlands (CCDA), a vital [...]
2025 BTS Delegation to Guatemala: Estelle’s reflection
Day 2 of the BTS Delegation Today, we left Guatemala City first thing in the morning and headed for Lake Atitlan. The drive in our mini bus was fast and furious while taking in 4 hours of breathtaking views and sneak peeks into the life of Guatemalans. We drove by monculture plantations of [...]
2025 BTS Delegation to Guatemala: Tracy’s reflection
Stepping outside this morning, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to smell the strong, rich smell of the earth after the gardens were watered by IMAP employees. I felt the heat on my face and heard the birds singing, a true enrichment of senses. If I could describe this smell [...]