Supporting Health, Education, Shelter, & Hope in Guatemala

Together, we help children, families, and communities access the resources they need to build stronger futures.

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A Safe Place. A Warm Meal. A Helping Hand.

We support families who travel long distances to seek medical care by providing safe shelter and essential support.

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Every Child Deserves a Chance to Learn

We help create access to the resources, opportunities, and support children need to thrive.

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Care That Reaches Beyond the Hospital

Together, we bring healthcare, equipment, and essential resources to communities across Guatemala.

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OUR MISSION

Friends of Guatemala supports children, families, and communities across Guatemala through education, healthcare, shelter, and essential community resources.

For more than three decades, volunteers, donors, healthcare professionals, educators, and community partners have come together to help address critical needs across Guatemala.

OUR STORY

WHAT WE DO

Improve education, healthcare and shelters near hospitals in Guatemala

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Education

Opening Doors Through Education.

Scholarships, educational resources, school improvements, and other support help students access opportunities to learn and succeed.

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Healthcare

Bringing Care Where It's Needed Most.

Medical equipment, essential supplies, medications, and medical missions help expand access to healthcare.

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Community & Shelter

Providing a Safe Place for Families.

Our shelter homes (Albergues) provide temporary accommodations, meals, a safe place to stay, and basic necessities for families traveling for medical care.

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OUR IMPACT

Making a Difference, One Community at a Time

550+

People receive medical care during each mission

30+
Years connecting communities with resources and support

6,000+
People served monthly through temporary shelters

$3.5M+
Estimated medical equipment donated

800

People housed and fed each month

The People Behind Our Mission

"My heart has been full since my mission trip to Guatemala and my head has spun with the inability to articulate the depth of the experience." - Gabi Cotter, volunteer

Every medical mission, scholarship, meal, and shelter stay represents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life. Behind every initiative are the indivudals, families, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible. Their experiences remind us why these missions and your contributions matters.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

For more than 30 years, Friends of Guatemala has connected communities with the resources they need to build healthier, stronger futures.

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$25

Help provide essential food support

$150

Help provide educational technology

$365

Support a student's education

$1,000

Help support college tuition, transportation, and books

Be Part of the Difference

Volunteer your energy, talents and resources to bring inspiration and hope to those who need it most. Your contribution helps provide education, healthcare, shelter, and essential resources to people and communities across Guatemala.

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Help provide resources where they are needed most.

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Share your time, skills, and energy.

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PARTNER

Join us in creating lasting community impact.

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