We provide transformative workshops dedicated to empowerment and gender equity for youth living in Guatemala. Through our workshops and programs, youth develop the knowledge, skills, and courage they need to make informed life-choices and reach their highest potential.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, Youth
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Youth, Children at risk, Human Rights
WJI is building a more equitable world for Maya women and girls by combating gender inequality and violence against women and girls. Through an innovative community-based approach, WJI is improving the lives of women and girls by increasing their access to justice and improving their ability to exercise their rights to live free from violence.
Women, Girls, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Human Rights, and 3 more
Asociación Sueños provides extracurricular education to students of all ages and their parents through three student programs, as well as a three-pronged support system to ensure their success.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Art and culture
Common Hope works to end the cycle of poverty for children in Guatemala through a holistic, relationship-based model. While education is at the heart of our work, we believe a comprehensive approach to human development is critical for children and families to reach their full potential.
Women, Men, Girls, Boys
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Health, and 2 more
Sacatepéquez (San Rafael El Arado), Guatemala (San Pedro Ayampuc)
Wuqu ’Kawoq is innovating a healthcare model focused on providing high quality services with linguistic and cultural competence for indigenous, poor and marginalized communities in Guatemala.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Children at risk, Family, Human Rights, Civil participitation and policy
Chimaltenango (Tecpán), Suchitepéquez, Sacatepéquez, Quiché, Quetzaltenango, and 2 more
WIND is a Christian, non-profit organization which was established in 2007 to look beyond the confines of typical solutions and address issues associated with poverty in the Highlands of Guatemala.
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family
Lan Vwa began when our founder went to Haiti to help deliver aid after an earthquake and became involved in educational efforts. Our name translates to “the voice” in Haitian Creole, reflecting our efforts to return what poverty has stolen from citizens of developing areas - their voice. As Lan Vwa grew, successful programs have been implemented in Haiti and Guatemala.
Girls, Boys
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Technical vocations, and 5 more
Zacapa ( La Unión, Zacapa), Guatemala (Villa Canales)
Loving Arms/Asociación Brazos Amorosos are focused on the development of the disadvantaged Indigenous people of Guatemala and their communities. We provide services, resources, and education to provide a better quality of life for the children, youth, and adults.
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, and 1 more
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Health, and 1 more
Amigos de Santa Cruz works to improve the lives of the indigenous people of Santa Cruz and surrounding villages through education and sustainable economic empowerment.
Yo'o Guatemala work with rural populations in Guatemala. We believe in community education and development. We provide opportunities for low-income families and their children in Purulhá Municipality. Our community center programs serve approximately 2,200 children of school age and their families.
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, and 2 more
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Inclusion/Special needs, Human Rights, and 6 more
We are dedicated to promoting sustainable development through initiatives to strengthen civil society, cross-sectoral dialogue, political advocacy, training, solidarity promotion, volunteering and for providing information on useful resources for the programmes that we have.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, Elderly, and 1 more
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Inclusion/Special needs, and 9 more
The Colectiva Feminista Artesanas Antigua Guatemala aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls by offering workshops and talks. They also provide accompaniment and safe spaces for women and girls, free from violence.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Human Rights, Justice, and 1 more
APEVIHS is a non-governmental and non-profit organization committed to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, research and humanitarian assistance and food and nutrition security, as well as projects in the areas of school education, entrepreneurship with women and local collaborations towards shared solutions to prevalent problems in the region.
Women, Girls, Boys
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Family, Human Rights, Health, and 2 more
Suchitepéquez, Retalhuleu, San Marcos, Quetzaltenango, Petén, and 5 more
Limitless Horizons Ixil is creating opportunities for the indigenous youth, women, and families of Chajul, Guatemala, to develop the academic and professional skills needed to effect change in their lives and community.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Development/Community infrastructure
Paz Joven Guatemalais an organization focused on promoting the abilities and potential of young leaders and the local, regional and national level in Guatemala.
Girls, Boys
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Human Rights, Justice, Health, and 3 more
Huehuetenango, Quiché, San Marcos, Sololá, Chimaltenango, and 7 more
Cultural Survival has more than 48 years of experience partnering with Indigenous communities and works closely with a trusted network of Indigenous partners and international human rights advocates across the globe. We engage opportunities to leverage our experience and leadership in advocacy, media, public education, programs, and in providing platforms to amplify and empower the voices of In
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, and 1 more
Leadership/Capacitation, Human Rights, Justice, Entrepreneurship/Business, Environment, and 5 more
Planting Seeds is a not for profit organization that seeks to eradicate the barriers that contribute to poverty by working with communities to provide high-quality comprehensive education for children and families throughout Guatemala.
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Family, Sports, and 1 more
Constru Casa improves the quality of life among Guatemalans through the provision of basic housing and support programs. We work to lift entire communities out of poverty though our integral community development programs which include the construction of dignified concrete block housing in combination with the construction of community buildings such as schools, clinics, orphanages, and commun
Women, Men, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples, and 2 more
Leadership/Capacitation, Construction, Development/Community infrastructure, Housing, Volunteer/Sustainable travel, and 2 more
Asociación K'amalb'e is an integral coexistence association inspired by the Mayan Cosmovision to open paths of transformation through integral and intercultural formation.
Women, Girls, Boys, Indigenous peoples
Leadership/Capacitation, Education, Children at risk, Human Rights, Entrepreneurship/Business, and 5 more