Guatemala
Serving from Guatemala City to the most rural regions since 1995.
Guatemala
Serving from Guatemala City to the most rural regions since 1995.
Guatemala
6,325 Families
Impacted Last Year
Guatemala is a beautiful nation with a rich culture and history, but unfortunately, economic inequality and poverty have become increasingly prevalent, especially among the rural indigenous population.
We believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. That’s why many of our training programs have been translated into the local Mayan dialect to better serve the indigenous communities.
According to the World Bank, a staggering 49% of the population in Guatemala lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day. Even for those with jobs, almost 95 percent earn insufficient salaries to meet their family’s basic needs.
But there is hope. Individuals and families can transform generational poverty into sustainable self-reliance through our in-depth classes, individualized mentoring, and access to small loans. We offer business and vocational training tailored to everyone’s needs and goals, empowering them to either start their own business or work for someone else. Our clients also receive ongoing mentoring to help them keep progressing toward their goals.
The impact of our work extends far beyond individual success stories. It creates a ripple effect of prosperity throughout local communities, promoting sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life for everyone.
We urge you to join us in caring for the people of Guatemala. With your compassion and support, we can continue to positively impact the lives of those in need.
Continue reading to hear some of the amazing stories and accomplishments from some of our Socios in Guatemala.
Guatemala
6,325 Families
Impacted Last Year
Guatemala is a beautiful nation with a rich culture and history, but unfortunately, economic inequality and poverty have become increasingly prevalent, especially among the rural indigenous population.
We believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. That’s why many of our training programs have been translated into the local Mayan dialect to better serve the indigenous communities.
According to the World Bank, a staggering 49% of the population in Guatemala lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day. Even for those with jobs, almost 95 percent earn insufficient salaries to meet their family’s basic needs.
But there is hope. Individuals and families can transform generational poverty into sustainable self-reliance through our in-depth classes, individualized mentoring, and access to small loans. We offer business and vocational training tailored to everyone’s needs and goals, empowering them to either start their own business or work for someone else. Our clients also receive ongoing mentoring to help them keep progressing toward their goals.
The impact of our work extends far beyond individual success stories. It creates a ripple effect of prosperity throughout local communities, promoting sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life for everyone.
We urge you to join us in caring for the people of Guatemala. With your compassion and support, we can continue to positively impact the lives of those in need.
Continue reading to hear some of the amazing stories and accomplishments from some of our Socios in Guatemala.
Guatemala
6,325 Families Impacted Last Year
Guatemala is a beautiful nation with a rich culture and history, but unfortunately, economic inequality and poverty have become increasingly prevalent, especially among the rural indigenous population.
We believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. That’s why many of our training programs have been translated into the local Mayan dialect to better serve the indigenous communities.
According to the World Bank, a staggering 49% of the population in Guatemala lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day. Even for those with jobs, almost 95 percent earn insufficient salaries to meet their family’s basic needs.
But there is hope. Individuals and families can transform generational poverty into sustainable self-reliance through our in-depth classes, individualized mentoring, and access to small loans. We offer business and vocational training tailored to everyone’s needs and goals, empowering them to either start their own business or work for someone else. Our clients also receive ongoing mentoring to help them keep progressing toward their goals.
The impact of our work extends far beyond individual success stories. It creates a ripple effect of prosperity throughout local communities, promoting sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life for everyone.
We urge you to join us in caring for the people of Guatemala. With your compassion and support, we can continue to positively impact the lives of those in need.
Continue reading to hear some of the amazing stories and accomplishments from some of our Socios in Guatemala.
Guatemala
Center for Education and Mentoring in Guatemala City
At our Center for Education and Mentoring students can receive business and vocational training in:
Entrepreneurial Training |
Graphic Design |
English |
Sales/Customer Service |
Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 19,322 hours of community service.
Guatemala
Center for Education and Mentoring in Guatemala City
At our Center for Education and Mentoring students can receive business and vocational training in:
Entrepreneurial Training |
Graphic Design |
English |
Sales/Customer Service |
Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 19,322 hours of community service.
Guatemala
Learning and Mentoring Center
in Guatemala City
At our Center for Education and Mentoring students can receive business and vocational training in:
Entrepreneurial Training |
Graphic Design |
English |
Sales/Customer Service |
Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 19,322 hours of community service.
Local Leadership
Local Leadership
Executive Country Director and director of the center for education and mentoring
Ramon Dario Lorenzana
Ramon Dario Lorenzana was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He graduated as a Civil Engineer at the National University of Honduras. He is about to finish a postgraduate in Digital Entrepreneurship. His work experience has been in Business Administration, Land Development, and management with INDISA Manufacturing of various products such as confections and food packaging. He has worked for our organization since 2003.
He was in charge of opening our offices in Chinandega, Managua, and Masaya in Nicaragua; the San Miguel office in El Salvador; the Comayagua office in Honduras; the Retalhuleu and Quetzaltenango offices in Guatemala; and the Oaxaca and Tuxtla Gutiérrez offices in Mexico. He was in charge of opening the Center of Education and Mentor in 2016 in Guatemala City.
Currently, he serves as our Executive Director for Guatemala and also as the Director for our Center for Education and Mentoring.
He is married to Gloria Delgado and they have two children, but his favorite is his little granddaughter Piti.
Executive Country Director and director of the center for education and mentoring
Ramon Dario Lorenzana
Ramon Dario Lorenzana was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He graduated as a Civil Engineer at the National University of Honduras. He is about to finish a postgraduate in Digital Entrepreneurship. His work experience has been in Business Administration, Land Development, and management with INDISA Manufacturing of various products such as confections and food packaging. He has worked for our organization since 2003.
He was in charge of opening our offices in Chinandega, Managua, and Masaya in Nicaragua; the San Miguel office in El Salvador; the Comayagua office in Honduras; the Retalhuleu and Quetzaltenango offices in Guatemala; and the Oaxaca and Tuxtla Gutiérrez offices in Mexico. He was in charge of opening the Center of Education and Mentor in 2016 in Guatemala City.
Currently, he serves as our Executive Director for Guatemala and also as the Director for our Center for Education and Mentoring.
He is married to Gloria Delgado and they have two children, but his favorite is his little granddaughter Piti.