Guatemala has one of the highest rates of child malnutrition in the world, with over 50% of children under the age of five suffering from chronic malnutrition. Read more
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Top Problems in Guatemala
Many children in Guatemala are forced to work in order to support their families, which prevents them from attending school and receiving an education. Read more
500 children in Guatemala are suffering from malnutrition due to lack of access to nutritious food. Read more
Child protection in Guatemala is a major concern due to high rates of poverty, violence, and exploitation. Children are at risk of abuse, neglect, and trafficking, and the government lacks the resources and infrastructure to adequately address these issues.... Read more
The problem of clean water in Guatemala is a significant issue, with many rural communities lacking access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. This has led to high rates of waterborne illnesses and a lack of economic development in affected areas.... Read more
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Top Solutions in Guatemala
Establish an animal-assisted therapy program for children with disabilities, specifically using dogs, to provide a unique and effective form of therapy that can improve physical, emotional, and social outcomes.... Read more
The project aims to raise awareness about modern-day slavery and human trafficking and advocate for the rights of victims. This will help break the chains of slavery and ensure that vulnerable populations are protected from exploitation and abuse.... Read more
Our project aims to bring sustainable energy solutions to rural communities, starting with the Mayan communities in Guatemala. By providing access to clean and reliable energy, we can improve the quality of life for these communities and help them thrive.... Read more
By building a lunchroom and providing free nutritious meals to poor students in Guatemala, we can help improve their health and ability to learn. Read more
Our project aims to help children fight climate change by promoting green building practices and creating sustainable communities that prioritize the well-being of future generations. Read more
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Top Projects in Guatemala
We are a small, but impactful U.S. nonprofit that provides technical assistance and business training to help farmers graduate from poverty. SID's Guatemalan project will directly assist 3,000 coffee-... Read more
ARGOS with a noble mission, play an essential role in caring for children with disabilities. Argos aims to improve the quality of life and emotional, social, cognitive, and physical functioning by pro... Read more
No human should ever be enslaved. ITEMP (Institute for Trafficked, Exploited & Missing Persons) is committed to rescuing those that are trapped in the horror of human trafficking. By providing the sup... Read more
Ninos de Guatemala (NDG) provides over 500 children from low income families with access to the quality education they deserve. Operating 3 schools, NDG partners with families and the community to hel... Read more
Updated January, 2022: Since early 2012 this program has been serving 80 children from 42 poor families in the villages near Antigua, Guatemala, cultivating the love of learning while they are young.... Read more
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