Guatemala Literacy Project

Joseph Berninger is a former marketing representative for IBM. He graduated from the University of Colorado (MA, Religious Studies) and Xavier University (BA, History). He has implemented development projects in Guatemala since 1997. As Executive Director, Joe is responsible for overall management and oversight of U.S. operations. He is also responsible for program design, implementation, effectiveness, strategic planning, business plans, and measurable results.

The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary. More than 600 clubs and 80 districts have been working together since 1997 to improve education for underserved students in Guatemala. In that time, nearly 225,500 students have been served through four sustainable programs that are tested and proven to work. In 2017, then-RI President Ian Riseley called the GLP “the gold standard of Rotary projects” for its sustainability and impact.

Joe will join us via zoom for our meeting today.