Building Hope for Belize's Youth
"Build a transformational Teaching and Healing Institute, which promotes and defends the preservation of our Christian Identity, Cultural Values and National Sovereignty."
An Institute for Peace, Democracy & Social Transformation
In the Gap Institute emerged from a vision to create meaningful change in Belize through spiritual and social transformation. We believe in reaching the most vulnerable youth at critical moments in their lives—providing alternatives to gang culture, building strong families, and fostering technological advancement for a brighter future.
Our Programs
Comprehensive initiatives designed to transform lives through faith, education, sports, and community development.
Football 4 Life
Developing boys ages 7-13 into moral and spiritual leaders through football, mentoring, tutoring, and character formation—providing a community-based alternative to gang life.
Learn More →Dance & Music Academy
Empowering young women through self-expression in dance and music, helping them connect with their dignity and discover their unique gifts in partnership with Modern Dance Movement.
Learn More →Theology of the Body
A transformational program in Catholic schools teaching youth about human dignity, identity, and love—resulting in lower teen pregnancy rates and stronger family values.
Learn More →Nazareth Gardens
Urban gardening initiative promoting food security, healthy communities, and environmental stewardship—transforming underserved neighborhoods into thriving green spaces.
Learn More →Digital Learning Academy
Revolutionary DigiLearn program bringing technology to Belizean schools through partnership with DIGI and Microsoft—preparing students for success in the global digital economy.
Learn More →Transforming Lives Across Belize
Since 2017, we've achieved milestones that significantly impact technological, social, and spiritual transformation.
Educational Revolution
Pioneered digital education in Belize with a pilot program that led Prime Minister Dean Barrow to promise laptops for all high school students. The DigiLearn program now serves as the backbone for online learning during COVID-19.
Football for Peace
Organized historic international friendly matches between Belize and Guatemala, promoting sports diplomacy and confidence-building between the two nations as part of the ICJ referendum process.
Guatemala Volcano Relief
Raised BZD $100,000 in partnership with DIGI and Belize Red Cross to provide immediate relief to 100 families affected by the devastating Fuego Volcano eruption in 2018.
Strengthening Families
The Theology of the Body program has reached over 5,000 students, serving as a catalyst for lower teenage pregnancies and abortions while fostering stronger family values across Catholic schools.
What Partners Say
"Ms. Zabaneh has been nothing short of a visionary with a compassionate heart for the people of Belize. True to her vision, with great diligence and skillful diplomacy, in a few short years, she has brought about a faith transformation to students in Catholic Secondary schools, and a technological revolution to the secondary education landscape in Belize."
Stand in the Gap With Us
Your support transforms lives. Join us in building a nation of peace and democracy through spiritual and social transformation. Together, we can take Belize from third to first world status.
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