The Little Ones “Los Patojos” from Eduardo Santella on Vimeo.

In 2008, B3 volunteered in communities throughout Guatemala. Among our projects that year were building new classrooms and repairing existing facilities for Los Patojos, a free after-school program in Jocotenango.

Located in a barrio just outside Guatemala, Los Patojos is a labor of love for its founder Juan Pablo Romero. As Juan Pablo grew up, he noticed his hometown was changing, violence and drug use increased and the future of his neighborhood, the children, were in jeopardy. In response, Juan Pablo transformed his family home into a vibrant, pro-active, and inspirational safe haven for local youth.

Juan Pablo follows a holistic approach to education, mixing academics with creativity, providing the students of Los Patojos with pride, self-esteem, and, above all, hope for their future.

B3 remains grateful to have helped Juan Pablo and Los Patojos carry out this important mission. Take a look at the video above to learn more about their work and how we all can make a difference in the world around us.