Center for Global Engagement

The Center for Global Engagement presents:

“Education, Human Rights, and Social Entrepreneurship: The Guatemalan Experience”
a talk by Jorge Chojolan
Ashoka Fellow, Founder of the Colegio Miguel Angel Asturias
Tuesday, December 4th - 7pm University 102 (Reception to follow)
The founder of the Colegio Miguel Angel Asturias, Jorge Chojolan is an internationally recognized Guatemalan social entrepreneur attempting to rebuild the Guatemalan education system by creating a network of schools focused on human rights, environmental stewardship, and greater empowerment of students and teachers as leaders in the educational process. An indigenous Mayan born into poverty, Jorge has devoted his life to the promotion of rights and education, and has been recognized by Ashoka: Innovators for the Public as a leading global change agent. Since 2006, Northwestern students and staff have had an active role volunteering at and providing support for the Colegio.
For more on Jorge Chojolan and the Colegio Miguel Angel Asturias, visit www.asturiasacademy.org

EVENT CO-SPONSORED BY: Center for Global Engagement, Global Engagement Summit, Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights, Northwestern Community Development Corps, Buffet Center for International and Comparative Studies