Community Wellness

Care, education, and opportunity where it’s needed the most.

These programs bring essential services to remote areas surrounding Nuevo Progreso, where access is extremely limited and the need is greatest.

Community Wellness

Care, education, and opportunity where it’s needed the most.
These programs bring essential services to remote areas surrounding Nuevo Progreso, where access is extremely limited and the need is greatest.

Why This Work Matters

In rural Guatemala, barriers like distance, poverty, and limited resources often prevent families from accessing basic care. Outreach programs bring healthcare, education, and prevention directly to where people live—helping address needs early and improve long-term health.

Outreach connects people to care, education, and the resources they need to stay healthy.

Mobile Clinic

Bringing care and screenings to remote villages

Wellness Programs

Promoting healthy lifestyles through education and events

School Screenings

Identifying health needs
early in schools

Mobile Outreach Clinics

Care that reaches beyond hospital walls.

Mobile clinics bring essential services directly to villages where access is limited, ensuring families can receive care without the burden of travel.

  • Mobile clinics bring care to very poor, remote villages
  • Services reach families unable to travel to the hospital
  • Basic care, screenings, and follow-up support are provided
  • Early care helps prevent more serious health conditions

School-Based Health Programs

Healthy children can learn and grow.

Screenings in schools identify health challenges early, helping children receive care during critical stages of development.

  • Health screenings conducted in local schools
  • Vision, hearing, and nutrition assessments identify early needs
  • Early intervention supports long-term development
  • Students receive care in a familiar setting

Maternal & Child Health

Supporting mothers and children from the start.

Care during pregnancy and early childhood helps build a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being.

  • Prenatal check-ups and ultrasounds support healthy pregnancies
  • Training and support for local birth attendants (comadronas)
  • Education on safe pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care
  • Nutritional assistance helps support families in need

Health Education & Community Engagement

Knowledge that supports healthier choices.

Education and outreach help individuals and families understand how to prevent illness and take an active role in their health.

  • Educational classes promote healthy habits and disease prevention
  • Health fairs provide resources and access to care
  • Soccer camps promote physical activity and confidence
  • Carretera Divertida 5K fun run encourages healthy lifestyles

Skills & Economic Opportunity

Stronger livelihoods equal better health.

Job skills training and economic opportunities help families build stability, creating conditions for improved health and long-term well-being.

  • Job skills training helps individuals build economic stability
  • Programs support long-term self-sufficiency
  • Participants gain practical skills for employment opportunities
  • Economic stability contributes to better health outcomes

Why It Matters

Health is the foundation of stronger communities.

Families are healthier.
Children are supported.
Communities grow stronger.