Long Way Home

Long Way Home is a 501(c)(3) that uses the tools of experiential learning and green building to empower people to participate in democracy. We envision a process that equips communities to innovate and act responsibly in the face of local and global challenges.

Since 2009, the focus of the organization has been on building an 18-building green-designed campus in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala. We've used more than 450 tons of trash and over 15,500 tires in our construction so far! On the campus we serve 140 K-11 students who study a curriculum that integrates project-based learning and the green building process to cultivate employability and democratic participation skills for a 21st century, climate-stressed world.

In addition to education, we train and employ local green builders who carry out our many green construction projects in Comalapa and throughout Guatemala. In 2023 this team will be focused on completing the school campus, beginning construction on volunteer housing next.