World Renew is an organization that has worked for nearly 60 years to reduce malnutrition, poverty and disease worldwide. The Guatemala program focuses on food security, community health, economic opportunity and disaster response and preparedness, working with local partners through funding and capacity building to make progress in these program areas.
Natün Guatemala works in the Lake Atitlán region of Guatemala to implement community-led programs that address systemic barriers and build cultural strength and resilience. Our work is driven by the expertise of Mayan staff and community leaders towards long-term, meaningful change in the areas of education, nutrition & health, and economic development.
Natün Guatemala, a registered US 501(c)3 organization in the US, works in partnership with our legally-registered Guatemalan partner association (Asociación Natün) to implement our programs on the ground.
For over 36 years, Potter's House has walked alongside individuals, families and communities living in poverty and extreme poverty to develop long-term relationships and provide opportunities for holistic development through our 5 programs: Family Development, Education, Health and Nutrition, Microenterprise and Community Development.
From physical and mental transformation to spiritual transformation, we want to empower people in poverty throughout Guatemala and make significant changes in their lives and communities.
We create artistic works that generate reflection based on the need to address social issues that are little discussed, in alternative spaces, bringing them to audiences with little access to a theatrical experience.
Since its creation, Artistas Trabajando has been clear in working under the following strategic objectives:
Pastoral Social Caritas de los Altos, is an entity of the Archdiocese of Los Altos, which began its social and humanitarian function 47 years ago, has sought the development of the promotion and dignification of the person, the family and the community by implementing its actions in the areas of land, health, women, humanitarian aid, organization, development and capacity building, education, etc..
"Ajkun Pa Le Qatinimit - Clinica Medica Cristiana" (APQ) is a unique, purpose built, non-profit, hybrid health center offering outpatient consultation, on-site pharmacy, laboratory, point-of-care ultrasound, inpatient hospitalization, resuscitation, and limited critical care services.
We are an organization that works through the library, carrying out various cultural and social activities with the inhabitants of the community as well as with the educational community, with the service of access to information and technology.
We work in rural areas of Guatemala contributing in training focused on women and children, guaranteeing the availability of water, sanitation and hygiene.
Partner for Surgery serves with the goal of transforming lives through medical care.
We are a private, apolitical, secular, non-profit, social, advisory and multidisciplinary institution, with full capacity to acquire rights and obligations, whose primary purpose is to provide comprehensive care to people of limited economic resources. DAI is a young organization with a professional team in different areas, passionate and specialized in sustainable development, administration and interpersonal relations. sustainable development, administration and interpersonal relations; working with new ideas and high levels of flexibility to provide intelligent and modern answers and sol
Fundación Trece Aguas, a non-profit organization that began operations in 2007. Our actions in the communities are carried out in close coordination and collaboration with community leaders and public institutions. Our main purpose is to contribute to improve the living conditions of 24 communities in the municipality of Senahú, Alta Verapaz. For the development and implementation of our programs we rely on donations from Grupo Secacao, which cover administrative and operating costs and contribute to the execution of projects.
Founded in 1992, Local Hope (Xela AID Guatemala) provides low- and no-cost health and mental health care and clean water support; intensive support for education including a Montessori Preschool, Educational Scholarships, a Study Center and Adult Literacy Program, and certified COVID-safe Computer Lab; a Leadership Certificate Program, job skills training; and social services included a Special Needs Program for Children and Youth with Disabilities and a budding program for senior support. These programs serve approximately 5000 people annually.
The Ralda Foundation has 5 important pillars which are: Health, Psychology, Nutrition, Education and Community Development, which help support not only children in extreme poverty, but also for the wider community.
Fundación Familia Maya (FUNDAMAYA) was born from the vision of a group of indigenous Guatemalan, Australian, and American friends wanting to make a difference for those most in need. Now, more than 14 years later, we have an even greater desire to help the Guatemalan communities we call home.
We are a non-profit organization, we provide care to children, youth and seniors, assisting them with health, nutrition and education programs.
We implement holistic development programs through sustainable management of sustainable projects.
Asociación EDUSI is a non-profit organization that works in Sacatepequez to change the lives of the most vulnerable people through education, health and economic development.
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) uses the power of food to heal communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. WCK has created a new model for disaster response through its work helping devastated communities recover and establish resilient food systems.
WCK has served more than 40 million meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world in countries including The Bahamas, Indonesia, Lebanon, Mozambique, Venezuela, and the United States.
In a group or as a solo volunteer or intern, Buena Onda connects you with local, community-driven organizations dedicated to creating a positive impact and responsible development in Guatemala.