Family Health & Stability

Building healthy and stable living for families beyond direct medical care.

Social Factors Shape Health

Socioeconomic status (SES)—defined by income, education, occupation, and social ties—is a primary determinant of health. Research consistently shows that up to 40% of health outcomes are directly shaped by these social and economic factors, often outweighing the impact of medical care or genetics alone (WHO 2018).

This means that where you live, learn, work, and connect can be as critical to your well-being as your access to a doctor, creating profound and systemic health disparities that community-based solutions are uniquely positioned to address.

Building Opportunities & Community

01

Nursing Assistant
School

Training locals for medical careers.

The Sonia Jimenez, R.N. Nursing Assistant School is a certified program that trains local community members for careers in healthcare. Graduates go on to work in clinics and hospitals across Guatemala.

As part of their curriculum, each student completes a rotation in our Child Nutrition Center, providing compassionate care and support to chronically malnourished infants—our hospital’s youngest and most vulnerable patients.

02

Sewing School

Income-generating & sustainable skills for girls.

The Sewing School, founded by Canadian lay-missionary Jeanine Archimbaud in the early 1970s, teaches women and girls foundational sewing skills. This enduring program equips them with a sustainable craft to generate household income, transforming threads and fabric into a practical path toward economic independence, dignity, and self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.

03

Community Wellness
Initiatives

HdlF partners with dedicated medical teams to organize vibrant community events that build health through joyful movement and strengthen social bonds. These activities are designed to foster wellness, connection, and a shared spirit of vitality. Popular initiatives include our:

  • Empowering Girls Soccer Camp

  • Annual Carrera Divertida (Fun Run)

  • Collaborative Community Garden

Each event serves as a cornerstone for building a healthier, more connected, and resilient community where well-being is nurtured together.

Impact & Achievement Highlights

Make a Difference Today

Thanks to you, we can celebrate 50 years of service, 10 years of light. Your support brings medical care, and peace of mind, to someone who has nowhere else to go.