Guatemala

World Renew has been working in Guatemala since 1976, supporting communities through programs in the areas of agriculture, community health, livelihood training, and peacebuilding.

Guatemala

World Renew has been working in Guatemala since 1976, supporting communities through programs in the areas of agriculture, community health, livelihood training, and peacebuilding.

WHAT WE DO

Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America and retains a distinct influence from its Indigenous peoples, primarily living in its interior uplands. Since gaining independence from Spain in the 1820s, the country has had a long history of government conflict. A 36-year civil war ended in 1996, and Guatemala has worked to make political strides to end years of violence, corruption, and poverty. With its local partners, World Renew works in Guatemala to implement programs primarily focused on agricultural training, community health, support for youth, and leadership capacity.

Food Security

Financial Stability

Health

Peace and Justice

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Renewing Hope: Changing Stories of Poverty

“I have been able to realize that the way I was farming was not the best and that is why I was suffering losses … World Renew’s work has given me new strength and hope to improve my living conditions and give my children the opportunity to finish their education.”

– Antonia, farmer and mother

A Q'ekchi' woman in Jolomijixito, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

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PARTNERS IN GUATEMALA

AMI San Lucas is a non-profit organization in Guatemala that develops strategic actions in community health, food and nutritional security, strengthening community capacities, risk management, humanitarian response and climate change. Together, we work in Quiché and Tzutujil Mayan communities in the department of Sololá.

The Asociación Pop No’j, or Pop No’j, serves as a resource hub for Indigenous people and organizations. Pop No’j helps facilitate programs for the diversification of agricultural production, productive initiatives and entrepreneurship, and justice efforts, including the prevention of gender-based violence, child sexual abuse, and environmental protection.

The Asociación Saq B’e (Saq B’e) is a non-profit organization working to increase the economic and social resiliency of communities in rural southwestern Guatemala. Vulnerable communities gain support from Saq B’e through technical assistance and programs centered on agriculture, economic development, disaster relief, and leadership development.

Arises in Santiago Atitlán (ADISA) works in the department of Sololá in Guatemala and supports individuals and families with different abilities. Its programming uses inclusive and comprehensive approaches to promote health, food security, child development, and economic opportunities.

Natün, working with the Mayan communities around Lake Atitlán, supports culturally relevant programs in food security, preventive health, and economic opportunities. Its community-led model strengthens capacities and promotes self-sufficiency in rural Indigenous communities.

ANADESA is a Guatemalan social aid organization that supports the comprehensive training and sustainable community development for children, youth, and women. Working in rural communities in Santiago Atitlán, Sololá, families participate in Village Savings and Loan Associations, craft and livelihood programs, education, training, and community participation.

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