{"id":80,"date":"2025-04-17T18:40:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T17:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gt.uwcstaging.co.uk\/what-we-do\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:22:10","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gt.uwcstaging.co.uk\/en\/about-uwc-nc-name\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-site-banner-block\"><section class=\"about-banner text-sideBySide about-banner--gradient-blue\" style=\"background-color:transparent\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"about-banner-bg\" src=\"http:\/\/s14.uwcstaging.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/04\/Students-1.png\" alt=\"What we do\"\/><div class=\"about-banner-main \"><h1 class=\"about-banner-heading\">What we do<\/h1><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-studio14-blocks-content-wrapper-block content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:105px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWC Guatemala is part of a global network dedicated to promoting UWC\u2019s mission of education for peace and a sustainable future. Our volunteer team works hard to identify and support young changemakers, ensuring that deserving students have access to the life-changing UWC experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s14.uwcstaging.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/04\/FORT-8-2-horiz-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-promote-uwc-opportunities\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">1. Promote UWC opportunities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We raise awareness about UWC\u2019s unique educational opportunities across <strong>Guatemala<\/strong>, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can learn about and apply to UWC schools and colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-select-students-with-potential\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">2. Select students with potential<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a fair and comprehensive selection process, we identify young people who have a changemaker mindset, demonstrate leadership skills, academic potential and a strong commitment to UWC values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-support-students-and-families\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">3. Support students and families<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the moment a student is selected, we guide them and their families through the preparation process, helping them transition smoothly into the UWC experience. We also provide ongoing support throughout their time at UWC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-fundraise-for-scholarships\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">4. Fundraise for scholarships<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to make UWC accessible to students regardless of financial background by fundraising for scholarships, aiming to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent deserving students from attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-build-a-uwc-community\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">5. Build a UWC community<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We foster a strong network of UWC alumni, students, and supporters in <strong>Guatemala<\/strong>, creating a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-organise-uwc-short-courses\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">6. Organise UWC short courses<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some UWC National Committees offer <strong>UWC short courses<\/strong>\u2014intensive programs that provide a taste of the UWC experience without the academic component. These courses bring together young people from diverse backgrounds to explore global issues, develop leadership skills, and form lifelong connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-involved\" style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-tablet:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif;--custom-fontfamily-mobile:\"Source Serif 4&quot;, sans-serif\">Get involved<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"--custom-fontfamily:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;, sans-serif\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a student interested in applying, an alum looking to give back, or a supporter who wants to help fund scholarships, there are many ways to get involved. 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