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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

21

Children served

5568

Fun Fact

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

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Causes in Guatemala

Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Marimba Academy
Guatemala

Marimba Academy

$138 of $5,754 raised
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Child Protection canopy
Guatemala

Child Protection canopy

$0 of $4,315 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.

$0 of $4,315 raised
Happy with the result of their effort
Young men and women interested in the process
Taking notes so as not to forget a step
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement
Guatemala

Industrial stove for young people - Growth and self-improvement

$0 of $3,309 raised
Urgent
Classroom Improvement
Classroom Improvement
Classroom Improvement
Classroom Improvement
Classroom Improvement
Classroom Improvement
Guatemala

Classroom Improvement

$20 of $2,923 raised
Build a new kitchen
Build a new kitchen
Build a new kitchen
Build a new kitchen
Build a new kitchen
Guatemala

Build a new kitchen

$40 of $10,069 raised
Urgent

Check out this progress update from a church who completed their cause.

Cause Funded & Completed – An Update from Compassion International

Cause Funded & Completed – An Update from Compassion International

We're excited to share that this church in Guatemala not only reached its goal—but exceeded it! A partner church of Compassion in the United States contributed a generous gift to support this cause. The page now shows that the cause is fully funded with "$0 raised." This is simply because the original goal has been met through a direct donation outside of the Compassion Causes website. The funds have been distributed accordingly, and the cause has been completed! Any funds raised for this cause above the original goal were directed to the Finish Line Fund, which helps other causes reach full funding—extending the impact even further. Here is what El Shalom Student Center & Church shared about the implementation of the cause: "Please receive a cordial greeting on behalf of our Child Development Center, may our Lord Jesus continue to pour his abundant blessings in your lives. We want to tell you that we are so thankful for the gift that we received, with which we could buy 110 square tubes, 840 metal tin sheets for the construction of a roofed space to improve the look of our Child Development Center and church so the children will see the nice facilities and that they have a comfortable place to have a snack. We thank you for the gift that we received because it was a great blessing for our Child Development Center and church and for the children to have a better environment with a good look. I say goodbye to you with a big hug and lots of blessings, and share with you a beautiful Bible verse, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34. Attentively, Joel – Project Director"

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