Tinfa TINFA is a non profit international organization whose mission is to empower teachers to bring 21st century skills to kids in underserved areas of the world.

We are based in Seattle WA, and work in Latin America, mainly in Guatemala.

Equipment handoff - School Tzanjuyub Paxixil
04/30/2026

Equipment handoff - School Tzanjuyub Paxixil

Clemente is in 4th grade, and her favorite subject is math.

Equipment handoff - School La Esperanza
04/30/2026

Equipment handoff - School La Esperanza

The president of the PTA and Cesar handoff her computer to the teacher.

Equipment handoff - School La Cruz
04/30/2026

Equipment handoff - School La Cruz

Proud communities

Equipment handoff - School San Francisco Chuatuj
04/30/2026

Equipment handoff - School San Francisco Chuatuj

The community at school San Francisco Chuatuj made the handoff of the equipment and the start of the partnership with TINFA a major event.

Excitement in the Classroom: A New Chapter for Students in Guatemala
04/23/2026

Excitement in the Classroom: A New Chapter for Students in Guatemala

Our recent trip to Guatemala showcased the powerful impact of our programs, from long term sustainability to new beginnings. At Rufino Barrios, 2023 graduates and their teachers continue to creatively integrate technology daily despite limited space, proving that our initiatives thrive long after th

First contacts with potential partner schools
03/05/2026

First contacts with potential partner schools

Discussions with directors and teachers before the beginning of the school year.

100% Graduated—A TINFA Milestone
12/04/2025

100% Graduated—A TINFA Milestone

As we close out the 2025 academic year, we’re thrilled to celebrate a major achievement for TINFA and our partner communities: all 59 teachers across 12 partner schools representing 100% of our cohort, successfully graduated from TINFA’s teacher training program. On November 19, we came toget

TINFA In Action: A Visit to Classrooms in Guatemala
07/14/2025

TINFA In Action: A Visit to Classrooms in Guatemala

In late March and early April, several members of TINFA’s Board, along with our Executive Director Emma Le Du, travelled to Guatemala to visit a number of schools participating in TINFA’s teacher training program. From the moment we stepped into each classroom, we were met with warmth, enthusias...

Irma's Story
03/25/2025

Irma's Story

Irma received a scholarship and joined the Fundap “Becas par las Ninas program, three years ago.

Scholarships for Girls - "Becas para las Ninas"
03/25/2025

Scholarships for Girls - "Becas para las Ninas"

The region where scholarship recipients live

Planning for Their Futures
11/05/2024

Planning for Their Futures

This is the time of year when students and their parents make plans for the next school year. Making the move from sixth grade to seventh grade and middle school is a critical step.

Strength in community, impact for generations in action!
11/05/2024

Strength in community, impact for generations in action!

Teachers gather once a month to share skills they have learned during TINFA training.

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