Landslides threaten homes and roads in Comalapa, Guatemala, due to deforestation and heavy rains. Hero School’s 10th-grade students are tackling this issue by building tire retaining walls, a low-cost, eco-friendly solution that reinforces unstable land. This project teaches engineering and environmental sustainability while protecting the community. Donate or volunteer from May 19-23, 2025!

Many families in Comalapa, Guatemala, lack basic sanitation, leading to disease and water contamination. From May 19-23, 2025, Hero School’s 9th-grade students will build dry composting latrines, learning construction, plumbing, and engineering while improving community health. Donate or volunteer to support this essential project and help provide safe, sustainable sanitation!

In Comalapa, Guatemala, access to clean water is a daily struggle. Many families rely on unsafe sources, walking long distances and boiling contaminated water. Hero School’s 8th-grade students are building ferrocement water tanks to store 1,100 liters of clean water, improving health and sustainability. Donate or volunteer to support this project from May 19-23, 2025!

Cooking over open fires indoors is a daily health hazard in Comalapa, Guatemala, leading to respiratory illness, eye infections, and deforestation. From May 19-23, 2025, Hero School’s 7th-grade students are building smoke-efficient stoves to create a healthier, more sustainable future. Donate or volunteer to support this transformative student-led project!

From May 19-23, Hero School students will bring their classroom knowledge to life, tackling real-world challenges in Comalapa, Guatemala—where over 70% of families live in poverty. Through hands-on, student-led projects, they will build smoke-efficient stoves, water tanks, composting latrines, and tire retaining walls to improve health, sanitation, and infrastructure in their community.

We need donations to cover material costs and volunteers to help students complete their projects. Join us in creating sustainable change—support a student project today!

Hero School isn’t just a school—it’s a movement. By combining standard education with sustainability, leadership, and real-world application, students create impactful projects that benefit their community. Recognized with the 2023 UNESCO Prize, Hero School is shaping the next generation of changemakers in Guatemala. Learn how you can support this innovative education model today!

At Long Way Home, zero waste isn’t just an idea—it’s a way of life. Through our volunteer programs, service groups, and green building workshops, you’ll experience off-grid, sustainable living that transforms the way you think about waste. From composting and repurposed materials to solar power and mindful consumption, this experience will reshape your habits for life. 🌍♻️ Join us today!

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Long Way Home in Guatemala offers hands-on experience in sustainable construction, education, and community projects. Work alongside locals, learn green building techniques, and contribute to a better future. Join our passionate team of changemakers and make a lasting impact. Ready to travel with purpose? Apply now!

Join a service trip to Long Way Home and make a real impact! 🌱 Help build sustainable schools in Guatemala while learning hands-on eco-building techniques. Experience teamwork, cultural immersion, and the power of community-driven change. Read how service groups like Temple Beth Am helped transform education in Comalapa. Plan your trip today!

Join us in May for the Green Building Workshop in Guatemala! 🌱🏡 Learn hands-on sustainable construction techniques using recycled materials like tires and bottles while helping build an off-grid classroom for a disadvantaged community. This immersive experience covers solar power, rainwater collection, and eco-friendly site design, all while making a lasting impact. Stay for a week or the full month—either way, you'll leave with new skills, lifelong connections, and the knowledge that you made a difference. 🌍💚 Learn more & sign up: https://lwhome.org/academy"

Edson learned to test earth materials and make cob quickly after arriving to Long Way Home.

Green building at LWH in 2018

We wanted to take a few moments to update you on some wins and goals as we continue to strive to be a thought leader in green building and sustainable development.

From spreading the love of green building to the latest with Hero School to further connecting with communities, Long Way Home has started off the year with incredible strides!

Come and learn all about our Henry’s experience in the 2021 Eco Conference taking place in Lago Atitlan / Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Come and learn all about our 3D Rendering Intern, Bella’s remote experience working on our different construction projects.

Come and learn all about our Architectural Design Intern, Patricia’s experience working remotely from Ecuador.

Read all about Liz’s experience working with LWH through the toughest parts of the pandemic as a Grant Writing Intern.

Come and learn all about our Blueprints Design Intern, Surina’s experience working on our campus in Comalapa.