​At Guatemala Hope, we work in direct partnership with local village committees and leaders who help identify the most urgent needs and the most vulnerable families. Together, and with the generous support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners—both in Canada and Guatemala—we are creating lasting change in health, education, housing, and sustainable development.

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Improved Health & Access to Care  

• Annual Medical Mission Trips provide free diagnosis, vitamins, and medications to over 1,000 patients each year.

• Thanks to regular deworming programs, children are healthier, more alert, and better able to succeed in school.

• Families can now access vaccinations and essential medical services at the El Triunfo Clinic, rather than making a costly and time-consuming two-hour journey.

• The new El Triunfo Clinic includes on-site living quarters for a full-time nurse and accommodations to welcome visiting medical professionals.

• We sponsored seven COVID-19 vaccination clinics in El Triunfo, helping to protect the community during the pandemic.

• Clean water initiatives have significantly reduced cases of water-borne illnesses and parasites.

• Nebulizers provide life-saving relief from asthma attacks, ensuring year-round respiratory care.

Education that Transforms Futures

• Improved access to education has increased income for young people, many of whom are now sending money home—leading to better housing and new local businesses. El Triunfo has become a regional shopping hub for nearby villages.

• We’ve provided classroom materials, school supplies, a library, and even opened a computer lab to improve learning opportunities.

• Due to strong demand and community growth, the Ministry of Education now offers free grades 7–9 in El Triunfo.

• We’ve also launched Adult Literacy Classes, empowering parents and elders with the ability to read and write.

Safe Housing for Healthier Living              

• Over 80 families are now living in solid cement block homes, replacing fragile bamboo huts and keeping families safe and dry during the rainy season.

• In El Tigre, all 55 bamboo huts and the local church now have clean, smooth, cement floors—vastly improving hygiene and quality of life

Sustainable Development & Women Empowerment             

• Our Women’s Development Programs offer hands-on training in childcare, sewing, crocheting, and cooking, helping women gain confidence and income-generating skills.

• Local farm families now use irrigation pumps and pipes to grow additional crops even during dry seasons, improving food security and income.

• On-site training in agriculture and animal husbandry equips families with the knowledge to create long-term sustainability