Donations have enabled current technology at the center
Marleny Macario presents a traditional
Mayan dance to her community in Nahualá.
Mayan dance to her community in Nahualá.
Maya Tech Learning Centers, Inc.
Mission
Maya Tech Learning centers, Inc. seeks to advance
educational and technological opportunities for
underdeveloped Mayan communities in Guatemala
through comprehensive, culturally appropriate
computer access, training and development with
internet and email capabilities; sponsorship and
facilitation of community and youth-focused
educational programming; and promotion of projects
honoring Mayan heritage.
Maya Tech Learning centers, Inc. seeks to advance
educational and technological opportunities for
underdeveloped Mayan communities in Guatemala
through comprehensive, culturally appropriate
computer access, training and development with
internet and email capabilities; sponsorship and
facilitation of community and youth-focused
educational programming; and promotion of projects
honoring Mayan heritage.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Community Computer Lab
Provide access to computers for personal, school and business use.
Objective: Set up, staff and maintain a computer lab open to the public.
Goal 2: Training Center
Offer a set curriculum and classes on various levels of computer operation.
Objective: Provide instruction in computer technology, show the advantages of
paperwork organization through current computer programs, and enable students
to create their own files and documents.
Goal 3: Internet Café
Provide access to the Internet and e-mail.
Objective: Set up and maintain internet access in an Internet Café setting providing
users with the knowledge to efficiently navigate the Web and set up email
accounts.
Goal 4: Facilitate Youth Education and Leadership Development
Objective: Set up, staff and maintain an educational play center for young children
equipped with books, puzzles, educational toys and games providing families the
option of bringing children when they come to the computer center.
Goal 1: Community Computer Lab
Provide access to computers for personal, school and business use.
Objective: Set up, staff and maintain a computer lab open to the public.
Goal 2: Training Center
Offer a set curriculum and classes on various levels of computer operation.
Objective: Provide instruction in computer technology, show the advantages of
paperwork organization through current computer programs, and enable students
to create their own files and documents.
Goal 3: Internet Café
Provide access to the Internet and e-mail.
Objective: Set up and maintain internet access in an Internet Café setting providing
users with the knowledge to efficiently navigate the Web and set up email
accounts.
Goal 4: Facilitate Youth Education and Leadership Development
Objective: Set up, staff and maintain an educational play center for young children
equipped with books, puzzles, educational toys and games providing families the
option of bringing children when they come to the computer center.
| Nahualá Computer Center Centro de Computación Swan Tinamit Nahualá is a growing K'iche' Maya town in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and the initial site for our mission. Born and raised in Nahualá, the organization's founder, Camilo Macario, has developed a plan to bridge the digital divide between first and third world communities using current technology. A community computer center developed here in 2004 offers training and access to practical applications of computers. |
Maya Tech Learning Centers, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 2004
in the State of Ohio to support community development work in Guatemala.
in the State of Ohio to support community development work in Guatemala.
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Marleny Macario, Rabin Ajau 2005.
Marleny Isabel Macario Ixmatá was elected
Rabin Ajau (daughter of the King) in Cobán,
Guatemala in 2005. This appointment was
achieved during the annual July pagent in
which young indigenous women from across
Guatemala present dances and speeches that
promote their Mayan culture.
Marleny Isabel Macario Ixmatá was elected
Rabin Ajau (daughter of the King) in Cobán,
Guatemala in 2005. This appointment was
achieved during the annual July pagent in
which young indigenous women from across
Guatemala present dances and speeches that
promote their Mayan culture.
MTLC founders with their neice,
Marleny Macario at Swan Tinamit
Marleny Macario at Swan Tinamit
Nahualá is situated in the mountains near Lake Atitlán
The center's services are sought out by all ages in the community
During her reign, Marleny emphasized the need for education and children's
programming throughout her country. In June, 2006 Marleny was MTLC's
featured presenter at the Summer Event Fundraiser, bringing awareness
and insight into the needs of her people.
She has volunteered at the computer Center Swan Tinamit since its
inception and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
programming throughout her country. In June, 2006 Marleny was MTLC's
featured presenter at the Summer Event Fundraiser, bringing awareness
and insight into the needs of her people.
She has volunteered at the computer Center Swan Tinamit since its
inception and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
Save the Date: 5th Annual Spring Event
Fundraiser for Education - April 16, 2010
Fundraiser for Education - April 16, 2010