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About Guatemala

Guatemala’s name comes from an ancient Nahuatl Aztec word meaning “land of many trees.” This Central American country is rich in Indigenous heritage and stunning landscapes. Yet many communities face challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, and limited access to education.

Country Stats

Churches using Compassion Causes

28

Children served

2479

Fun Fact

Lake Atitlán, located in the Guatemalan highlands, is often referred to as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world

New Causes

Causes in Guatemala

Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer
Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer
Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer
Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer
Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer
Guatemala

Community Innovation Lab 3D Printer

$0 of $5,799 raised
classroom with lights off, they are very dark
classroom with lights on, they cause more heat
Participants working in the yard due to the heat
another group of participants in the courtyard due to heat
one more group in the courtyard due to excessive heat
classroom without lighting is very dark.
other classrooms with lighting but without ventilation
classroom with lights on, but hot.
Guatemala

equipment for recreational classrooms.

$26 of $4,371 raised
Our current children's game
Enjoying the slide
Happy children with their tutor at the playground
Enjoying your cake in the Children's Playground
Eating in the shade of the children's game
Guatemala

THE GARDEN OF SMILES

$95 of $6,556 raised
Urgent
Outdoor Space for Kids
Outdoor Space for Kids
Outdoor Space for Kids
Outdoor Space for Kids
Outdoor Space for Kids
Guatemala

Outdoor Space for Kids

$435 of $5,828 raised
Church Classroom and Kitchen Supplies
Church Classroom and Kitchen Supplies
Church Classroom and Kitchen Supplies
Church Classroom and Kitchen Supplies
Guatemala

Church Classroom and Kitchen Supplies

$845 of $5,828 raised
Terrace without perimeter wall
Unsafe facilities
Internal view of the area to be circulated
Unused space
Spaces unused by children and young people
Guatemala

Safe Space for Children

$5,904 of $5,904 raised
Completed

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When you've finished your Cause project, be sure to post a final update to say “Thank you!” to your supporters

The supporters who gave to your cause will be excited to hear your progress. Share short stories about people who were helped (remember to only use first names). What progress have you made in implementing your cause? Have there been any delays or challenges? How has the Cause made your church or community better?.

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