Guatemala

For many children in Guatemala, poverty and violence are far too often common companions with homicide rates among the highest in the world outside of war zones. To protect children from the violence around them, we work with pastors, teachers, community leaders and the children themselves to raise awareness and implement strategies to help kids be safe and thrive.

people reached

94,645

programs and shipments

8

Level of Fragility

Low Developing

Gender Equality Rank

65.9%
Progress

186,582water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) products were distributed for family health, such as hygiene kits and water filters.

Progress

25,920school supplies were made available to schools and communities.

Progress

14,828community members, including children, were trained in disaster risk reduction strategies.

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Country Details

For many children in Guatemala, poverty and violence are far too often common companions with homicide rates among the highest in the world outside of war zones. To protect children from the violence around them, we work with pastors, teachers, community leaders and the children themselves to raise awareness and implement strategies to help kids be safe and thrive.
World Vision Guatemala

World Vision has been working in Guatemala for more than 40 years, implementing transformative development programs and projects to reduce poverty and injustice in the country.

We focus on health and nutrition, encouraging families in the care and feeding of children of young children to improve their nutritional status.

We work for young people's well-being and development through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools, literacy and music programs and teaching caregivers about nurturing children with tenderness and care.

Our child protection programs work so young people can live free from violence by transforming the structures and behaviours that perpetuate cultures of violence.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.