Our Mission
​​New Dawn Guatemala is a Seattle-based non-profit organization working in partnership with Nuevo Amanecer, a community of repatriated refugees in Guatemala. We seek to foster self-reliance, sustainability, and economic vitality within the community by providing scholarships, job training, and funding community improvement projects.

​Since 2013, we have funded over 110 students who otherwise would not have been able to afford an education. 

​Education ​

Community Development

Outreach
​Funding scholarships and job training to build a brighter future for the next generation
Thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Rotary Club, the community now has an additional 5000 gallons of clean water
Telling the story of a community united by principles of social justice 

Featured Community Member

Upcoming Events

March 17th, Guatemala Solidarity Film Fundraiser
Guatemala Solidarity Film Fundraiser 
When/ Where Saturday March 17th 3-6 PM   Location: Radford Court Community Center, 6301 65th Ave NE Seattle 98115-7952
Description: Support the brave ex-refugee, social justice based community of Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn) Guatemala in their quest for ecologically sound economic development. Watch a new 17 minute documentary chronicling their story of violent repression, flight, exile, and return, as well as short videos updates on current community struggles and triumphs. Hear from community members and ask them questions via a live video conference. Enjoy great music live music by Aldo Sanchez and his 5 year old daughter Amaya as well as homemade Guatemalan food.

We will also have a raffle for some great prizes donated by our generous friends. Even better news, your purchase of tickets will be doubled if you are a supporting our efforts as a monthly donor. Prizes for the raffle include:

  • $75 gift certificate for the Olive and Grape, A Mediterranean Grill 8516 Greenwood Avenue North http://www.theoliveandgrape.com
  • $40 gift certificate for The Varsity Restaurant – 2300 NE 65 (in Ravenna) http://www.ravennavarsity.com
  • $25 gift certificate for Grumpy Ds Coffee and Sandwich Shop 7001 15th Avenue (in Ballard) http://www.grumpydsballard.com
  • A delicious homemade chocolate cake
  • Handmade quilts  
  • Guatemalan table runners
  • Choice of handmade Nicaraguan Dolls

Tax deductible donations to support scholarships, job training and clean water systems are greatly appreciated. Can’t make it and want to help? Please donate at https://www.newdawnguatemala.org/donate.html

TRANSPORTATION:
Bus: Take bus route 75, get off at the 65th street stop. Walk through the neighborhood, down the second stairs on the left, past child center, and to the community center.
Car: There is visitor parking behind the building, and limited street parking on 65th and the surrounding neighborhoods. Don't park in reserved spots!    
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