Giving Guatemala

Guatemala's literacy rates are among some of the lowest in the world, and poverty is prominent. Low standards of living, poor sanitation, and even limited access to clean water are all daily challenges faced by many Guatemalans. Come work side by side with the locals on addressing needs they have identified.

Projects

Our staple activity in this location is the building of a cement floor for a family. The remaining project work is divided between the other projects listed below, and can often be changed (upon arrival) after discussions with the on-site coordinator.

• Installing cement floors in the homes of impoverished people (children crawling on dirt floors have serious problems with parasites).
• Working with children at a local community library.
• Teaching in an After-School Enrichment Program for 5-12 year old children from underprivileged homes.
• Working with local women’s group setting up home gardening (to introduce healthy greens into an otherwise carbohydrate heavy diet).
• Agricultural project creating a "forest garden" on the land of the Women's Center that was once planted with corn.
• Teaching English to students and teachers.

One week long program

No special skills required