What we do

We promote the development of low-income sectors from the Republic of Guatemala, through innovative programs that, avoiding patriarchy, guarantee a consistent improvement in the quality of life.

How we work

Under a sustainable development framework, we seek to eradicate poverty in Guatemala through strategies sustained on values of equality, honesty, freedom, excellence, respect for dignity and democracy.

Where we work

Our area of action is the Central Highlands, North and South West of Guatemala, which represent the higher levels of poverty and extreme poverty from our country.

Who we are

We are a privately owned, non-profit, apolitical foundation that aims to promote activities for low-income communities.

OUR PROGRAMS

We support the development and prosperity of Guatemala through 6 programs, encouraging the promotion and consolidation of sectors that are crucial for the benefit of our population.

Education Program

Contributes to the access to integral training programs for low-income high-risk population specially children and women in order to contribute to their overall development.

Healthcare Program

Generates a culture of disease prevention and self treatment as basic elements for human development.

Microcredit Program

Provides credit, training and advice to owners of small entrepreneur-owned companies, offering an alternative of economical and personal growth.

Handicraft Program

Seeks to strengthen the productive and entrepreneurial capacity of the handcrafts and organized production sectors that have low competitive levels.

Agricultural Program

Through innovative agriculture projects, it provides training and technical assistance, as tools to contribute to poverty reduction.

Environmental Program

Contributes to reduce poverty and environmental vulnerability in rural communities of Guatemala, through the sustainable management of renewable natural resources.

WORKING REGION

The region served by FUNDAP represents almost 50% of the population of Guatemala, whose average poverty rate exceeds 65%.

FUNDAP Presence

Rest of Guatemala

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PROVIDED AID

since 2000

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PEOPLE

assisted in 2023

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OFFICES

of FUNDAP in Guatemala

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COLLABORATORS

are part of FUNDAP’s Team

OUR CHALLENGES

FUNDAP works through different “strategic avenues” to fulfill its
global institutional challenges.

Habit formation

Savings, hygiene, nutrition,
reading and studying.

Work with women

Children’s education, financial independence, potential development and self-esteem.

Installed capability

Qualified staff,
local organizations and,
aptitude-building abilities.

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