ABOUT US
The mission of Adopt-a-Village in Guatemala is to partner with the Mayan people of northwest Guatemala to improve education, health and economic conditions in the region. We achieve this mission by providing resources to support teachers, books and schools, as well as more basic needs such as food and emergency medical services. Our primary focus is education.
We endeavor to provide practical solutions to the major challenges that face this region, which is far removed from large population areas, schools and job opportunities. We aim to equip Mayan children for a better future with educational programs that emphasize leadership and self-efficacy. We make a special effort to ensure that women and girls who historically have been excluded from educational opportunities benefit from our programs.
AAV has been working steadily in northwestern Huehuetenango for nearly 20 years, growing and evolving in response to the needs and strengths of the communities where we work. Nearly all of our work is performed by volunteers; we credit our many successes to the dedication of our volunteers and our Mayan partners.
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