Tierra Nueva is a non-governmental organization that operates in the Western Highlands area of Guatemala; it develops programs and projects focused on providing support to children, adolescents, youth and women, seeking that these age groups have the opportunities and resources necessary to achieve a comprehensive development. Tierra Nueva is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan, non-religious, non-religious, development and service organization, with gender equity and multicultural approach. Since 2005 it has developed diverse capacities, based on an intervention model that is base
The Riecken Foundation promotes a network of innovative community libraries in Honduras and Guatemala that awaken the spirit of discovery and social participation through activities in the libraries. We have shown that community libraries are essential to a democratic society. Libraries are institutions that citizens use to make informed decisions and reach their full potential. They provide essential knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and encourage self-education and lifelong learning.
We are a non-profit hiking outfitter whose profits go entirely to support EDELAC - a school and home for street children in Xela.
TECHO is an organization present in 19 Latin American countries, which seeks to overcome the situation of poverty that millions of people live in overcrowded and under resourced settlements, through the joint action of its inhabitants and volunteers.
ACD Guatemala (Asociación para la creatividad y el desarrollo de Guatemala) is a non-profit organization operating in Western Guatemala. Our mission is to serve children and families exposed to vulnerable conditions, violence and irregular migration in rural and complex areas of Guatemala. Our headquarters are located in Quetzaltenango.
We focus on education, development, medical and spiritual care, helping children and adolescents engage in life purpose, healthy relationships and participation to experience community growth.
We are a non-governmental organization that mobilizes youth and communities to address the root causes and consequences of poverty, violence and forced migration. We build partnerships with government, the private sector, and civil society to act in support of the community. We build on existing strengths and provide high-impact resources and sustainable solutions through:
CEIPA, the Ecumenical Center for Pastoral Integration, is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 as an extension of the San Marcos Episcopal Church. Directed by Reverend Ricardo García, it focuses on improving the conditions of working children and adolescents in Quetzaltenango. Initially, it guaranteed education, health and nutrition through programs such as street education and medical care. Beginning in 1991, it expanded its work with technical training and promotion of rights through media and public activities. Since 1996, it expanded to additional municipalities.