Join us in GUATEMALA

Guatemala, located in Central America, and home to 37 volcanoes, is a fertile country best known for chocolate, coffee, and jade. Guatemala was home to the seat of the Mayan Empire, and many Guatemalan people still have Mayan ancestry. After winning independence from Spain, Guatemala struggled through years of revolutions, including a coup d’etat, and a civil war that lasted over 30 years, ending in 1996. Although Guatemala is rich in natural resources, most are owned by foreigners or the wealthy descendants from the Spanish. The disparity between the rich and the poor of Guatemala is one of the most extreme in the world.

PROJECT

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Guatemala has some of the neediest and most vulnerable children in the world. Scores of Guatemalan children live without the most basic necessities and struggle to survive day-to-day. Many live in shacks built out of miscellaneous materials, lack access to proper nutrition, and do not have access to a proper education.


The main community we have the opportunity to serve at is a feeding center and after school program for at-risk youth in Escuintla, Guatemala. For the sponsored children in Escuintla and their families, we are able to host a medical outreach, as well as spending time with the kids playing games, doing VBS activities, crafts, health sensitization, and light construction. We also work in a remote community located between Escuintla and Guatemala City, and in the Lake Atitlan region.


In the Lake Atitlan region, nearby Panajachel, there are several small Mayan communities where people still lack many basic necessities. Most people in these communities still speak their local Mayan language, Kachikel. We have the opportunity to visit a few small communities and serve them with medical outreaches and playing with the children.

Interested in learning more about our work in Guatemala?

Check out these videos to learn more about the prevalent need, Speaking About Historical Causes of Poverty in Guatemala and ‘Invisible’ crisis scars children for life.

Additionally, we highly recommend this video series Helping Without Hurting for all of our mission trips. This series is based on the book, When Helping Hurts.

ADVENTURE

For this excursion, we spend the day exploring historic Antigua, located in the shadow of the extinct Agua volcano. Shop for coffee, chocolate, and jade, or check out the historic church ruins dating back to the 1500s. Antigua is the most popular tourist destination in Guatemala and you’ll enjoy walking through the cobblestone streets, shopping at the market, or visiting various museums.

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$250 Application Fee

Teams stay and dine in comfortable hotels during their travels.

 

Additional Trip Costs:
Excursion: $50
Airfare: $400 – $1200
(depending on time of year, airline, departing airport, etc.)
Vaccinations: The cost of immunizations can vary greatly depending on each individual team member. Please consult with your doctor or contact us for more information.

STUDENT

26 & Under
$ 1045
  • Hotels
  • 3 meals a day
  • Transportation within the country
  • Mission project costs
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ADULT

18 & Over
$ 1145
  • Hotels
  • 3 meals a day
  • Transportation within the country
  • Mission project costs

SPECIAL PROJECTS

We are often asked about “Special Projects” and “Urgent Needs” that lack funding. These projects are unique needs that make it possible to operate and to care for the children and families in Guatemala.

Big Tables & Chairs

$525

Sturdy Fan

$355

San Miguel Feeding Program

$25/mo

SPONSORED CHILDREN

If you are sponsoring a child through H4KI, you will have the chance to meet him or her, see the family and community, and establish relationships that could last a lifetime.

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SPONSORSHIP UPDATE

Great news, our programs are reaching more kids thanks to you! To continue bringing dignity, health, joy, and love to children around the world, our sponsorship fee for new sponsors will be increasing by $8, starting today. Existing sponsors will keep their rate for the next 3 months.

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