Mi Refugio es Jesus is a safe place for Guatemalan children to be fed, taught, and loved.
Watch The Inspiring, True Story
In the 1980s, Kari Engen was called to Guatemala to reach those living in The Fourth World.
Centro Educativo ``Mi Refugio``
In Guatemala, Mi Refugio es Jesus is known as Centro Educativo ``Mi Refugio``. Our school is accredited by the Guatemalan government and all of our teachers are graduates from Guatemalan schools and possess teaching credentials.
Our mission is to provide students with a Christian-based education that will equip them to break the cycle of poverty that has affected their families.
Through education, many of our students have been able to go on to careers in mechanical trades, culinary careers, education, and medicine.
Meet the team
Key leaders and staff who serve at the school in Guatemala
Kari
Founder, Executive Director, & Missions Director
Abigail
Pre-School Teacher
Blaz
Physical Education Teacher
Melannie
Social Studies, Community, & Formations Teacher
Pedro
Math, Algebra, & Geometry Teacher
Regina
Language Arts Teacher
Rosa
5th & 6th Grade TeacherBoard of Directors
Mi Refugio es Jesus is governed by a board of experienced, mission-focused directors
Kari Engen
Director
Harry Engen
Director
Mark Glidden
Director