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 2022
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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.
Her experience is vital in the fight against school desertion, guiding young girls in their education.
ASTRID MEOÑO, EDUCATION PROGRAM
Her learning is on a professional and personal level, knowing closely the work in a hospital and teaching students.
SONIA AMBROSI, HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
“What I like most about my job is helping small business owners to achieve the success they want and dreams they have”.
RUDY SANTIZO, MICROCREDIT PROGRAM
“It fills me with emotion to know that the beneficiaries of my knowledge are people who are looking to innovate and improve their products”.
GUSTAVO TZUL, HANDICRAFT PROGRAM.
Supporting communities is what Mayte values most, especially the people who need it most.
MAYTE MEOÑO, AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM
“Being in FUNDAP represents many things: personal growth, family financial support, and constant learning”.
NEHEMÍAS IXTÓS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
DIGITAL LIBRARY
ENVIRONMETAL BROCHURE
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AGRICULTURAL BROCHURE
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HANDICRAFT BROCHURE
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MICROCREDIT BROCHURE
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HEALTHCARE BROCHURE
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EDUCATION BROCHURE
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