About Guatemala

Known as the “Land of Eternal Spring,” Guatemala is a beautiful country facing significant challenges, particularly for its youngest citizens.

18.7

Population

64.8%

Children in Poverty

23.4

Median Age

Spanish

Official Language

Our Impact In Guatemala

635

children and young adults receiving educational support

13

young adults in university or vocational training

2,794

children and their families served

9,724

meals served each month

Why We Serve

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Graduate High School

Most children who start elementary school never finish. Girls in rural areas face the biggest challenges, making up most of the 2 million children not in school.

60%

Families in Poverty

Poverty keeps kids out of the classroom, with many expected to work. In rural areas, children typically get only four years of education compared to six elsewhere.

70%

Can’t Read at Grade Level

Even when children attend, many aren’t learning. Nearly half of all teenagers drop out of school — in regions like Lake Atitlan, that number jumps to 61%.

1 in 5

Suffer Severe Malnutrition

With 3 million people lacking enough food, hunger makes it nearly impossible to learn, affecting concentration, attendance, and the ability to keep up.

Our Programs

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Homes for Homes

Through Homes for Homes, families in Cerro de Oro who once faced housing insecurity now have stable homes. Parents and children have a safe place to grow together and dream about tomorrow.

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Tebow Down Guatemala

At Tebow Down Guatemala, children with Down Syndrome and other developmental differences receive care designed around their strengths. Across Guatemala City and four other communities, these kids get therapeutic support and specialized education. Families learn intervention strategies that make a real difference, while children of every age work through adaptive programs that help them reach milestones and thrive.

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CadaNiño

At CadaNiño, children from vulnerable Guatemala City neighborhoods discover what they’re capable of. In this safe space, students dive into STEM training, get tutoring from mentors who believe in them, enjoy snacks, explore their faith, and learn to give back to their communities.

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University Scholarship Program

The University Scholarship Program turns distant dreams into reality. Graduates from Orphan Outreach’s community programs are becoming the first in their families to pursue higher education. With scholarship support, these students are changing their own futures and rewriting what’s possible for their families.

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Aging Out Program

The Aging Out Program walks alongside teens and young adults as they step into independence. Young people who once lived in traditional orphan care receive personalized mentorship and training for their specific journey. With support and skills, these young adults are building the independent lives they deserve.

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Community Outreach Center in Chimaltenango (CCC)

At the Community Outreach Center in Chimaltenango (CCC), children find a place designed just for them. Little ones explore through a Montessori program, while elementary students get homework help and encouragement after school. Older students receive scholarships that keep them in class through junior high and high school. Every child enjoys hot meals, tutoring and counseling that builds confidence, Bible study and mentoring.

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Community Outreach Center of Santiago (CCS)

In the community of Santiago, young people are finding their future at the Community Outreach Center of Santiago (CCS). Secondary students gain a Gospel-centered education, technology skills that open new doors, and support that keeps them in school. Elementary-aged students receive tutoring and nutritious meals as well.

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Montessori Santa Catarina Pinula

In Santa Catarina Pinula, children ages three to six experience hands-on Montessori learning that sparks their curiosity. Each day brings hot meals, caring guidance, and social skills training that prepares them for what comes next. Their parents also receive guidance to help them better support their little learners.

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