Mayan Families
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Target demographics: Indigenous Maya people in Guatemala
Direct beneficiaries per year: Tens of thousands
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Install Fuel efficient Stoves, translate student letters, hand out donations and much more depending on our schedule!
Geographic areas served: Guatemala
Mission:
Mayan Families provides opportunities and assistance to the indigenous and impoverished people of Guatemala, through education and community development programs.
Vision
Mayan Families operates on the principle that all people should have access to the basic necessities of life. We strive to accomplish our goals through working democratically with the communities we serve.
Vision
Mayan Families operates on the principle that all people should have access to the basic necessities of life. We strive to accomplish our goals through working democratically with the communities we serve.
Results:
Over 2,300 Students sponsored to go to school in 2012!
Hundreds of Micro Loans given out to impoverished Indigenous Mayan Women.
Thousands of Water Filters given out to Indigenous Families. 6 Preschools running year round that feed and educate numerous malnourished children. 6 years of Spay and Neuter Clinics in rural Guatemala and so much more! Please go to our web site at www.mayanfamilies.org
Hundreds of Micro Loans given out to impoverished Indigenous Mayan Women.
Thousands of Water Filters given out to Indigenous Families. 6 Preschools running year round that feed and educate numerous malnourished children. 6 years of Spay and Neuter Clinics in rural Guatemala and so much more! Please go to our web site at www.mayanfamilies.org
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danab
06/16/13
The group with Mayan Families is amazing! I am amazed with Sharon and Dwight and their huge hearts and wisdom which continue making a difference in so many lives! It extends with Dr. Luis of Mayan Families as well as the dedicated drivers and translators and organizers like Sara, Delia and ...
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Jenny Lopez
06/10/13
I volunteered as part of a group from Nashville, TN in May, 2013. Our group visited schools, families in different villages, and did some construction in 2 different homes. I am most impressed by how much Mayan Famalies does in these communities. They educate, feed , shelter, heal, and even take ...
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Abigail5589VA
05/21/13
Excellent organization with real heart! Mayan Families works with the most poverty stricken children and families. It is amazing the work they do with so little resources! The staff and other volunteers were remarkable! I am inspired and you will be too! Great organization...
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