Mission Guatemala Inc

I was amazed and humbled by the work Mission Guatemala is doing. When speaking to the staff and leadership of the organization you can see their heart for this mission. Touring the area you can witness the impact it is having on the people they serve. Highly recommend supporting or serving with this group!

Mission Guatemala is an amazing nonprofit organization! The work they do on the ground in Guatemala to support the people is wonderful! With a focus on health and education, they have connect the needs of the people with the mission to "Do All the Good".

I have been on 3 trips through Mission Guatemala and I am continually impressed by how well this group is run. I always feel safe and well cared for, the building projects are done with professionals, they are dedicated to teaching us about the complicated history of Guatemala and the culture of the Mayans who live there and are marginalized, and they are dedicated to having their nutrition, education, and medical programs work and be successful for the community. I would gladly go on a trip again and plan to support their education program financially.

Mission Guatemala is a very well-run operation with the project improvement arm, a clinic, a scholarship program to promote education, as well as nutritional and computer lab offerings.

This experience allowed me to focus on helping others but also gave me the opportunity to learn about the culture, and the people to understand the needs in a better way.

I would highly recommend this nonprofit be considered for its impact in Panajachel and the surrounding areas in Guatemala.

I had a fantastic time visiting Mission Guatemala and learning about the stories behind their mission work in the fields of health care, nutrition, and education.

Wonderful experience working side by side with the team at the clinic and school helping to build a kitchen. Jeff

Fifteen of us worked very hard to get the second story kitchen for a middle school in Godinez, Guatemala started. Working with concrete blocks, mortar, rebars, etc., we got more accomplished than our local Guatemalan crew thought we would.
During our last lunch break, we had a fun 4-on-4 half-court basketball game with the Americans versus the Guatemalans.

Had a wonderful experience working with Mission Guatemala on our mission trip. We assisted in upgrading the medical clinic parking, and in the down time were introduced to all the services Mission Guatemala provides to the community, given ample opportunities to learn about the Mayan Culture and life in Guatemala, as well free time to explore Panajachel on our own.

We worked to help Guatemalans with things they needed for childrens playground. The staff at Mission Guatemala was the best ever! They served us super yummy breakfast and dinner at our home base and sent delish lunches to the work place with us. Never once did anyone get down on another person and everyone did what needed to be done,

It is always a joy to spend time and serve at Mission Guatemala. I believe MG provides a vital role in supporting local communities with the medical clinic, computer lab, feeding program, scholarship program and more. The employees of Mission Guatemala are passionate about educating volunteers about their services, the local communities and the people of Guatemala.

Mission Guatemala is amazing! They help many individuals quality of life and are a very kind and welcoming, thoughtful group!

Beautiful environment, great mission with a community need-based system to determine how to best help the area. They find ways to help the community while also teaching those who come to help about traditions and the enviorment that they are serving.

Mission Guatemala is an exceptional organization. I recently completed my second trip to make an impact on the communities they serve. I'm thankful for their thoughtful leadership, creating a safe and engaging environment that supports groups like ours to complete projects that further the lives of the Guatemalan people. Their ongoing work with the clinic and the outreach into the communities in addition to the larger labor intensive projects shows their commitment to making a long-term, sustainable change to better the circumstances for those within the community. I'm excited to follow their journey, supporting along the way both financially and as a boots-on-the-ground volunteer.

Great mission trip that was well organized and used our time and talents wisely. It also offered fun times and learning about the organization and the people, the community and country of Guatemala. So thankful we were able to donate medicine and supplies to the clinic. The doctor's joy at receiving so simple as zinc vitamins was gratifying.

Loved the final day when we all said our thank you to each one and they to us. Loved being able to have our team and the local construction staff, interpreters and leaders all share ice cream. The smiles, hugs and selfies are ones we will remember forever.

The mission trip experience was exceptional. The Mission Guatemala team was very organized and communicated well on expectations and do's and don'ts. The Guatemalan work crew was outstanding and very skilled in their work and taught us a great number of skills. The mission trip included a combination of hard work and learning about the people and services Mission Guatemala provides.

Very well organized work units and great accommodations

Mission Guatemala provides essential educational, medical and nutritional support and care to San Andreas and the surrounding area. I have just returned home from my 5th work experience with Mission Guatemala, and am once again impressed with their work, and their ability to engage ministry teams such as ours so that we can effectively assist the goals we’ve set. I always go home knowing that we have made a difference, and wanting to come back again, bringing others to participate as well.

Our church’s mission team spent a week this summer at Mission Guatemala. Mission Guatemala’s staff was very caring and professional to our team and the indigenous people of Guatemala. Our whole team had nothing but positive comments about Mission Guatemala and we anticipate another trip.

During eight days in August 2023 I was a member of a church group who traveled to Mission Guatemala to work with local people helping to construct an athletic facility in a rural village. During this visit we witnessed first hand how Mission Guatemala is providing medical, dietary and physical support for the indigenous community. The staff is completely dedicated to their work and mission. The medical clinic they established and operate serves a critical need for so many people. This is a wonderful organization!

Our group was so comfortable in the River House. We were given a beautiful setting, good food, comfortable accommodations , and warm showers. Our every need was taken care of. All transportation was easy to and from the work site. Work was hard but rewarding. Our off days were well planned and gave us the opportunity to see beautiful Guatemala. The boat ride to a resort on the lake was the highlight for me!
We also learned about their medical programs: the clinic, their scholarships for education past 6th grade and the nutrition program for ages 6 months to 6 years old. All of these programs appear to be well administered and much needed.
It was a wonderful week! And we owe much of that to Dave, Joanna, Abby, Daniel and the others who facilitated our stay.

Our team was beautifully cared for from planning through execution. The arrangements were well thought out, the accommodations comfortable, the food delicious. Mission Guatemala provided us with a challenging but satisfying project, shared their missions through the clinic, health oriented programs in the community, and other programs to improve the lives of those they serve.

I highly recommend this nonprofit. Mission Guatemala works with the local population on projects that benefit the community. They employ locals to help guide the volunteers at the work sites. It was a great experience with a caring, Spirit-filled staff, in a very beautiful setting.

Mission Guatemala is an organized, well run organization with sincere, personable leadership. I have had the opportunity to volunteer for a week with them 3 different years and always impressed with their preparation and execution. You can’t go wrong volunteering with them and know that you will be blessed.

A trip to Mission Guatemala revealed just how important the clinic is to the community it serves. I was impressed with their programs for nutrition and education especially with the number of people attending diabetes classes. Also impressive was meeting the doctor, nurse and social worker all of whom were Guatemalan working with their own people. Scholarships are provided for junior and senior high students who qualify with grade requirements. The Mission reaches out to learn the needs of the community not what they think the community needs. The Mission definitely "does all the good it can.".

Each and every member of Mission Guatemala is top-notch! Directors, translators, crew members, meal prep -- ALL provide the utmost in care, providing the platform to be able to best serve.

Mission Guatemala staff are passionate about helping people of Guatemala. They are caring, patient and kind.

Voluntering was a great experience to learn and apply new skills to help Mission Guatemala accomplish goals for building new classrooms for middle school youth.

Our team spent a week with Mission Guatemala stuccoing and plastering the exterior walls of an addition to a middle school. We worked with Guatemalan construction staff and translators. In spite of a few translation difficulties and our lack of skill we successfully completed the work. The staff at the River House was welcoming and supportive. The facilities are quite comfortable and the beauty conveys a sense of peace. The only downside was dogs barking in the night that interrupted our sleep. That’s out of MG control. They did a great job of introducing us to the culture of the area. We came away with a sense of the challenges and the hope in Guatemala.

Working with Mission Guatemala was an amazing experience. The clinic, school, and staff are all amazing and really help the community there.

The staff at Mission Guatemala have a true love for helping the communities they serve.

This organization does a great job of taking care of their teams and blessing them with great accommodations, food, and staff. Highly recommend!

Awesome group and hosts. The trip was humbling and rewarding both!

They are grounded in sound social justice theory and in comprehensive ways help you to both serve well and experience the beauty and people of Guatemala. They host groups of volunteers very well at the Riverhouse, allowing for a deeper connection to each other and the organization.

The week at Mission Guatemala was impactful for me. The organization provides meaningful experiences for individuals and groups while meeting several needs in the nearby communities. Our group had a beautiful experience while working alongside staff. Our days were filled with learning, culture, hard work, exploration and connection. Our experience is one that will have a lasting impact on our group and will hopefully inspire change were we live.
The Mission leadership and staff are professional, hard-working and very welcoming. They are great stewards for this organization and the resources that they provide in education, nutrition and health. I would definitely engage in future opportunities with this organization.

Mission Guatemala is a truly remarkable non-profit organization. During our time there, we were able to get an in-depth look at the work they do and the services they provide. The folks at MG are passionate, dedicated and amazing to work with. It is evident they live out their philosophy of 'doing all the good you can.'

I just came back from my thrid trip with Mission Guatemala. I continue to be impressed with their level of organization and support for the work teams and the community. Mission Guatemala clearly provides critical resources in the San Andres area specifically around medical care, nutrition, and education.

They were super helpful and I ser a great future for those kids.

Our church went on a mission trip to Mission Guatemala this past June 2022. We did building repairs at the Mission's clinic throughout the week. We worked with a local crew and it was such a great experience getting to know them and working alongside them during the week. Mission Guatemala also took time to ensure that we learned about other areas where the mission serves. We learned about their nutrition program and were given a talk and tour of the clinic by the physician that works there. We also learned a lot about Guatemala and its culture through a Mayan Fire demonstration, and visits to local textile and pottery co-ops. The Mission Guatemala housing location was beautifully landscaped and very clean. The food was prepared with great care, and it was enjoyable eating and drinking food/drinks unique to this area. The staff was incredibly supportive and kind. We had a wonderful experience and plan to return to Mission Guatemala in the future!

I continue to be amazed at the work of Mission Guatemala and all they have accomplished... even during the pandemic. Their advanced medical work in providing prenatal care and diabetic education has impacted hundreds of lives. This is an excellent organization.

I recently returned from the 8th trip with Mission Guatemala. The quality of the experience is unmatched. I have worked with many mission/service organizations and the experienced provided by Mission Guatemala is of the highest quality. The accommodations are welcoming and inviting. The work is meaningful. Their use of resources is a great example of faithful and obedient stewardship. I appreciate that in addition to providing meaningful work experiences, Mission Guatemala provides opportunities for fun and learning about the Guatemalan/Mayan cultures.

This was a trip of a lifetime! We helped out at the clinic making repairs but we earned so much more. We became a team and built a rapport with our Guatemalan counterparts and also the people we traveled with! We were taken care of so well and were provided with a great shelter, terrific meals, transportation, and just always felt very welcome and protected!!!! Thank you!!!!

Supporting an effort like Mission Guatemala is more than just helping others, it is building a bridge between people. We have supported Mission Guatemala financially, but it means so much more to actually be there and participate in the work they are doing.

Mission Guatemala and the people who make this organization what it is—both on staff and in the communities around Lake Atitlán—have played an instrumental role in shaping the trajectory of my life. I first had the opportunity to travel to Panajachel in the summer of 2013 with a team from Advent United Methodist Church, and then returned on five other occasions.

To begin, the accommodations at the River House, from the rooms, to the grounds, to delicious meals prepared on site, to coffee enjoyed on the porch as the sun rises over the mountains, are all excellent. On work sites and in communities, Mission Guatemala provides a safe, structured environment where team members of varying ages and experiences can work together on a variety of projects. At the heart of these endeavors, Mission Guatemala prioritizes relationship and collaborative, community-centered projects to meet needs as identified by local schools and other community members. In the evenings, groups have the opportunity to relax, spend time in prayer and devotions as groups, learn more about Mayan culture and ways Mission Guatemala is serving, and are able to see and experience Panajachel. Teams are accompanied throughout the week by Mission Guatemala staff and translators, transported by experienced drivers with whom Mission Guatemala has longstanding relationships. At the conclusion of the week, there are also opportunities to see more of Lake Atitlán and surrounding artisan communities before returning home.

Most of all, Mission Guatemala is distinguished by their genuine love for the communities they serve and the teams they are able to welcome on the journey - through their clinic, nutrition program, scholarship program, and various other community projects. Because of Mission Guatemala, I have been able to see firsthand the power of loving our neighbors and "doing all the good we can," both now and in the future, and have been encouraged to do the same in my own life through global health and medicine. To the staff, communities, and teams who make Mission Guatemala what it is - thank you. God bless you. Dios les bendiga. And may you keep doing all the good you can, as long as you ever can.

As a volunteer missionary from a US congregation, I can't say enough about Mission Guatamala. This organization lives its mission of doing all the good it can! Our team was privileged to help out with several projects impacting the area in and around the mission. In addition, we were privileged to learn more about the culture of Guatemala and various activities of the mission including its medical clinic, vocational training, computer education, and a scholarship program. Our team members appreciated how the activities of the mission enrich the surrounding community.

I have been lucky enough to have visited Mission Guatemala with mission teams twice, first in 2016 and again in April this year (2022). I was so impressed the first time with the way they handle mission teams and the overall good work they are providing with their clinic and other initiatives to help the lives of Guatemala's indigenous population. My second visit only confirmed my opinion, especially since Mission Guatemala was still having to deal with the (hopefully) tail end of the Covid pandemic. After experiencing first hand the work being done by Mission Guatemala and they way they utilize their resources, I have no hesitation offering my own donations of time and resources to this organization.

Well organized mission, staff are wonderful, introduced us to meaningful cultural experiences, hardships of the Mayan people, much needed projects, and incredible accommodations, food, and felt very safe the entire time.

I appreciated the chance to meet people participating with the ministries of Mission Guatemala. As well we became acquainted with the local culture. It is wonderful to participate in work that supports self-sufficiency in the local community.

Our church has been sending teams to serve with Mission Guatemala since 2011. These have been all adult teams and student/adult teams. We have served in many other countries through the years and we have found Mission Guatemala to be one of our favorites. As a team leader, I am confident our team members will have a great experience and will have opportunities to develop relationships with both staff of Mission Guatemala and the people in the communities they serve. Mission Guatemala handles all the logistics so we can focus on serving and developing these relationships. They also do a great job of helping team members better understand the culture of the Mayan people and we find this very important. I give Mission Guatemala the highest possible recommendation as an organization to partner with as you seek to serve God by serving others!

Waiting impatiently to return to one of the best non profits ever in my 55 years of experience. Their model of mission is text book accurate and needs to be case study for how to in public health schools of study.

Our team has been to Mission Guatemala six times in seven years. We have been impressed with the quality and compassion of the leadership and staff. We have come to know the Mayan workers on staff as family. They have made us feel welcome and loved and in return we hope they have seen and felt the love of Christ from us. Their efforts to partner with each community they have aided is apparent. Each project is part of a contract with that community where the community has committed to contribute and participate with sweat equity and interaction with visiting teams. Mission Guatemala is a group of loving, caring people with the best interests of the people they serve as their primary focus. I cannot say enough good things about them and the experience of working with them!

I've been a team leader for my church and have been on mission trips to Guatemala on two separate occasions, one in 2016 and one in 2018. I cannot say enough good things about the organization, the work they do, and the way in which they maximize every dollar received. Mission Guatemala works cooperatively with local indigenous communities to identify community needs and assist the community in improving facilities, whether these are school improvements, community centers, or whatever the community decides it needs to improve living conditions. Besides building projects, Mission Guatemala operates a health clinic, has a school lunch program, provides nutrition supplements, a computer lab for kids, provides scholarships, among just a few of its programs. I've seen first hand the wonderful work their staff does to empower local communities to improve the lives of their citizens. Our church had another mission team scheduled to go to Guatemala that was cancelled because of COVID. MG has lost the fees it receives to cover the costs of administration, staffing, housing, food, and transportation it provides for mission team members , so if there are grant funds available, this organization should be placed at the top of the list to help defray their operational costs until mission team trips can resume, hopefully next year.

In November 2018, a group of 13 people from our church in Wisconsin partnered with Mission Guatemala for a mission trip. We could not have had a better experience. The trip was so well organized. Staff were so kind, knowledgeable, available and helpful. They offered meaningful work and cultural experiences for everyone in our group, from middle school students up to senior citizens. But our favorite part of this experience was that local people were leading the projects (which were chosen by the community). We got to work with the local people side by side and build relationships with them. We felt we were truly partners, helping the community in meaningful ways. We scheduled another trip which was canceled because of covid, but are already making plans to continue regular trips in our partnership with Mission Guatemala.

Pros:
-picked up and returned to airport, with helpful, friendly drivers on long ride to Panajachel
- casa del Rio was secure, clean, comfortable and beautiful grounds
- good hot meals provided breakfast and dinner, with local coffee and some Mayan flavor
- roomy transportation each day to/from work site
- construction staff friendly and patient
- Mission Guatemala clinic grounds and staff impressive
- MG staff knowledgeable, helpful, and always there when you need them
- Mayan cultural presentation with music and dance
- meals at Mister Jon's and la casa del mundo!
- friendly dogs, Jabel & Ixchel
- lake Atitlan area people and scenery beautiful !
- joyous children at school worksite
Con:
- evening bed turn-down service only provided for team leader

Mission Guatemala is superbly organized and truly cares for the people in the communities they serve. They go the extra mile for the recipients of their services as well as for the volunteers. They continually adapt their services to the current needs of the community. I highly recommend this organization.

I have served with Mission Guatemala twice now, and have had a wonderful experience. The staff is very easy to work with and they care a lot about the communities they serve. Everything throughout our time was well organized, and I highly recommend serving with Mission Guatemala for your next trip!

I thought Mission Gautemala was an excellent experience and well organized. The organization provided meaningful insight about the organization's goals and purpose. Furthermore, the opportunity to hear from various clinic staff members allowed us to gain a better insight about the everyday operations and how the clinic impacts the various communities. The work leaders at the work site were friendly, caring, knowledgable, and patient. Overall, the entire staff cared about our well being, but more importantly the staff cared about helping the Gautemalan people. I enjoyed working with all the staff members and very thankful for the opportunity to see Gautemala in an unique way.

Great experience once again for my fourth trip with Mission Guatemala!

Mission Guatemala has some of the most genuine, hard-working, and compassionate people I have ever gotten the privilege to know! Their mission statement, "do all the good you can," is heavily reflected in their work, and it was such a pleasure to spend a week experiencing how this organization seeks to improve the lives of people and communities in the beautiful country of Guatemala.

After leading several VIM team experiences connecting, serving, and growing in Christ in Guatemala we were feeling called to serve with a new partner. The Holy Spirit lead us to Mission Guatemala. We are so thankful that we headed that call and followed that voice!!

Mission Guatemala takes seriously its UMC roots and works very diligently, efficiently, and in resource responsible ways to "Do all the good...." The routine application of the "Platinum Rule" of meeting people where they are is not lip service at Mission Guatemala. Rather, it is a powerful tool that serves to make personal engagement resonate with the culture, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs/experience of the served. Thus, amplifying the impact of that engagement on all committed to the process. Working with Mission Guatemala and the people of Guatemala is a deeply rewarding, soul satisfying experience.

The staff are great folks that are very easy to plan with, work with, and speak to frankly about the conditions in Guatemala and the operations of Mission Guatemala. I am anxiously awaiting my next opportunity to spend time with my many new friends/partners in Christ at Mission Guatemala!!!

Mission Guatemala is a well organized nonprofit agency where volunteers experience both culture and hands on activities to serve local communities. Staff members always patiently guiding volunteers with safety is the number one priority.

Mission Guatemala was amazing to work with and all the staff is so nice. This was my fifth mission trip and one of the best I’ve experienced. I would definitely recommend this nonprofit if your interested in being a volunteer or just want to donate to a great cause.

I recently returned from a week with Mission Guatemala. I was fortunate to help chaperone a group of youth from our church and to serve with my son. It was my first international mission trip but it will not be my last. Mission Guatemala is well run organization dedicated to providing assistance, education and nutrition those in the communities they serve. I would highly recommend this organization.

I just returned from a week with Mission Guatemala and we had an amazing experience with 7 of our Sr High youth. Not only were they able to accommodate a rather late request to join them but the accommodations, food, and planning were exceptional. We worked hard during the week but on "free" weekend days they organized really fun and interesting events in the area that is absolutely beautiful as well. The translators and foremen are the best, very engaging, patient, and interact well with youth as well as adults. Our team would often play soccer with them after lunch if time allowed and that made for some good laughs and fond memories.

Purified water is available at all times, hot showers, bugs were a minimum, weather perfect, and what beautiful people we got to serve and serve along side.

They helped us organize an evening "in town" with our group by arranging 3 tuc-tucs to come pick us up. They also ordered a birthday cake from a wonderful bakery in town to help us celebrate an 18th birthday for one of our youth.

Music or devotions are up to you to plan on your own so just be aware of that but if you have any reservations that a trip like this may be too difficult for some that enjoy creature comforts of home, I would recommend MG for sure. My experience was part vacation and part mission work.

This was my ninth year to serve as a volunteer and hopefully I still have a few more years left in me even tho I am 76. They make me feel so safe and comfortable doing all that I can. I feel this is a perfect nonprofit and the good they do is outstanding in so many ways.

Mission Guatemala's model of working with the communities they serve is excellent.
We do not have one concern about the allocation of resources and how they are managed.
Day after day they are serving the Lord.
Great Job!

I’ve worked with mission Guatemala every summer since 2015! They truly care for the communities and people of Guatemala. I’ve fallen in love with the organization and what goes into it!!

My daughter and I had such a good experience taking a trip to Mission Guatemala with others in our church! The group does a great job helping groups prepare to come by communicating and providing planning information. The River House is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay, and the meals provided were delicious. I really appreciate the way Mission Guatemala provided us with background information about the country's history and how they work collaboratively with local organizations and people, aiming to do something truly wanted rather than intrude. It was great to see how team members of all ages were able to take directions from the local foremen as we worked on the construction project--they patiently taught us what to do, and we learned about local methods. It was exciting to see the impact the clinic and nutrition programs are having. I believe Mission Guatemala has a good system for doing work trips that are beneficial to both the community where they minister and the teams that come. I gained an appreciation for the beauty and history of Guatemala and of God's love for and work this area.

Mission Guatemala has a very special place in my life. From the people on staff to those leading the construction projects, everyone in the organization is so pleasant, friendly, and helpful. I have formed relationships with the staff and construction crew which make me feel like I am at my 'home away from home' in Guatemala.
Volunteer teams are extremely well taken care of in terms of housing, transportation, food (even special diets if needed), and safety. For anyone who has not been on an international mission trip, it is a great place to start!
An important and effective practice of Mission Guatemala is to inform volunteers of 1.) the historical context of Guatemala and how that has led to economic struggles, and 2.) the history of the organization and various programs that are currently in place. Teams are also given the opportunity to learn about and experience components of the Mayan culture during their week of service.
While the most common form of service for teams is construction work, Mission Guatemala creates an enjoyable environment for working and makes sure there is a place and a task for everyone to contribute to the project. During my latest visit, the ages of people on our team ranged from 6 to 70 years.
I cannot say enough about how great Mission Guatemala is and the good that is done in the communities served by the organization. So don't take my word for it, experience it for yourself!

I just completed my second mission trip with Mission Guatemala. Both times, I have found Mission Guatemala to be a Christian organization dedicated to serving the people of rural Guatemala through feeding programs, education, healthcare, and construction. Furthermore, they made sure that the mission teams were well taken care of, learned about the country and culture, worked hard on their missions for the week, better understood the purpose and needs of Mission Guatemala, and had a meaningful and life-changing experience.

Mission Guatemala is a very well run organization with a clear vision on how they want to contribute to the Guatemalan people. Dave is an amazing leader who truly knows the meaning of "roll-up your sleeves". The River House is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay where we can reflect on the day's activities and re-energize. The efforts of all of the staff to make each volunteer group feel special, secure, and appreciated. The food is AWESOME and I truly believe that a cookbook should be made of Delia's recipes. What I'm most impressed by is the partnership between Mission Guatemala and the communities they serve. Earning the trust and respect of the Guatemalan people is not an easy thing to do but the staff have done an amazing job of winning people over. I also really appreciate the sharing of Mayan traditions and history as part of the experience.

Our church mission group thoroughly enjoyed working with Mission Guatemala. Their energy and passion for the local people was touching. They have worked within the community to earn respect and trust and it shows in how the locals respond to the mission groups that serve with Mission Guatemala. The work is meaningful and the history shared was valuable.
Their attention to detail was impressive and comforting to those who have not served internationally before - including making sure language and culture were not barriers.

My 14 year old son and I just returned from a trip to Guatemala with other members of our church. We learned so much about the Mission Guatemala programs (medical, nutrition, scholarship, etc.) as well as the Mayan history and culture. This was an amazing and humbling experience. We spent the middle of the week helping build La Casa del Maestro for the local teachers, but still had time on the weekend to see the local villages, visit a women's weaving cooperative, and an artisanal ceramic shop. We could not have had a better experience. Mission Guatemala is so well organized and does so much good for the local communities. I highly recommend Mission Guatemala, and hope we can go again in a few years!!!

My mission trip was fantastic! It was more than I expected. The trip was fulfilling spiritually and emotionally. Dave does an excellent job and has some amazing people working with him. The clinic is impressive and the number of students fed through the lunch program is more than our group imagined. Meeting the school children was a heartwarming experience. The construction work is also an impressive project. One of the most memorable events was participating in the installation of a new wood stove for a Mayan family. Their gratefulness and happiness will stay in my mind forever. I look forward to helping Mission Guatemala in the future and hope to return. God bless Mission Guatemala!

My wife and I co-led with another couple a mission work group to Mission Guatemala in San Andres Semetabaj, Solola, Guatemala, arriving July 28, 2018 and returning August 5. Our group of 21 people, mostly from Old North United Methodist Church in Evansville, IN and ranging in age from 15 to 74, had room and board at the mission's River House, just outside of nearby Panajachel. Along with 20 other people there from a church in Indianapolis and with the help and supervision of 10 locals hired by Mission Guatemala, we labored Monday through Friday to finish a building being built for use by schoolteachers from that area. Also during the week we got a chance to visit the mission's clinic in San Andres to learn about their medical services, nutritional program and scholarships for jr. high and high school, which is not funded by the Guatemalan government. On the Sunday before and Saturday afterwards we visited nearby areas around beautiful Lake Atitlan, where we saw local crafts and their making, especially textiles, pottery and paintings. One evening we had a presentation on Mayan spirituality and culture. Each evening we had opportunity for group devotions and reflection on our experience. Evenings also gave opportunities for other activities, individually or in a group, including going into town for coffee, ice cream, etc.
Our group had a wonderful time, bonded through our experience, loved our interaction with the local Mayan people (including 80% of the mission staff), enjoyed the beauty of the land and its culture, had our vision of the world expanded, and grew spiritually through our service in the name of Christ and by receiving God's grace in so many ways. The church has signed up to come back to Mission Guatemala in June 2020 and already has a volunteer leader for that team, a 42-year old social worker and mother, whose Guatemalan adopted son was on this trip too. They had a great time, and the rest of their family plans to come in 2020. Some other group members may also return, but we want others from our church to experience this life-transforming ministry. This is a truly wonderful mission that embodies God's love.

As a pastor I love working with Mission Guatemala. I always know the work we will do will have great meaning and lasting impact. I also know that the people that travel with me will forever be changed by their experience. Mission Guatemala is changing lives for those they serve and for the people serving. Thanks again for another great week ... See you again soon!

Fantastic organization reaching out to those in need.

They make it so easy to help and do a great job letting you experience the culture authentically!

Outstanding group of leaders at Mission Guatemala. Fantastic group to work with. Daniel exceeded every expectation I could have had - strong with English language, knowledgeable about all aspects of Mission Guatemala, humorous, great personality, caring. Many others working with our team connected quickly and had the same skill-sets. Fantastic week of work and scheduled sites.

Mission Guatemala is the most amazing, helpful, pro-active non-profit I have ever worked with! I have been to Venezuela, Costa Rica, worked with Habitat and several other non-profits.

Their team and staff are so amazingly friendly and positive. They do not come to the country with their mind set on this is what we are going to do or think we should do. They actively work with the leaders in the community and cater their food donations, construction and work within the schools to what the community actually needs.

I highly recommend others to donate and participate in working with Mission Guatemala!

Mission Guatemala is a top notch organization being Jesus' hands and feet in this beautiful country. They provide many needed services to the people of Guatemala, provide jobs to Guatemalans and give those coming to serve the wonderful experience of working alongside these beautiful people. Volunteers coming to serve receive an education about the culture, strengths, and challenges of the Mayan people and receive blessings tenfold of spending time in this sacred place.

First, the country is beautiful and Panajachel was great! The people are wonderful and friendly.
Second, the River House was spectacular. Food amazing, property and accommodations were excellent.
Third, the staff: Dave and Daniel became like family! Delia (chef) and her staff were non stop amazing. Dave lives there (on site) and knows the people personally - it was amazing to see kids run up to him and jump into his arms! (granted he's over 6' tall, so they got an amazing view from his shoulders!)
Fourth, we learned so much. Not only about the country, but the Mayan people, the community's needs, the mission itself, and about ourselves personally.
Last, the work...it was hard (but if you have limitations, they still have work for you!). Yet, even just mixing concrete, we all made a difference. The work MG does is amazing and we are proud to have supported their mission.

This was a life changing experience. It was hard coming back to US with all our abundance. I miss the simpler life.

If you are considering MG, DO IT! The staff made it easy, safe and a learning experience. If you are nervous about being out of the country, this is a great group to work with. We took 10 youth and 8 adults - not one issue!

I spent a week with Mission Guatemala and it was a wonderful experience. Mission Guatemala is humbly meeting the physical and emotional needs of the people in Guatemala.

Mission Guatemala exceeds expectations in every area. They are safe, efficient, well organized and are working to meet needs in their community in a very holistic, loving and professional manner!

Our experience with Mission Guatemala was outstanding! Our work related to the ongoing construction of a school building for administration purposes in San Andreas - pouring/mixing concrete mortar and stucco, and applying such to the walls/ceilings. The staff and crew did an excellent job of explaining the purpose of our work and introducing us to those in the community who would eventually benefit from its completion. The construction crew was excellent - informed, safety-aware, and patient with us rookies. We shared lots of laughter with them, which made the experience all that more meaningful - and even concluded the week with a fun soccer match! Dave does an outstanding job of explaining all the initiatives in which MG is involved, and their purposes for each. - James Hinshaw -

Mission Guatemala is an amazing organization to work with. The team is so compassionate about not only the Mayan people but their culture as well. They have helped them develop new feeding programs and showed them how to have safer water in their communities. Mission Guatemala also has a clinic with a local doctor that sees patients from around the San Andres community. As being a part of a mission team, we were taken care of in many different ways by Mission Guatemala. They made sure our needs were met while we were staying in Guatemala- transportation/housing/food etc. Cannot wait to travel back to help again.

Mission Guatemala continues their excellent work of blending the work of volunteers from the United States with the efforts of local people to meet the identified needs of the local communities. Our team of 8 was surprised to discover that they could work within their physical abilities to accomplish the tasks of construction. The support and guidance by the local team gave us what we needed to successfully perform the task before us.

Listen. This organization knows how to coordinate mission/service opportunities. They were gracious and capable hosts. As the group leader I always felt I could rely on their staff in providing a safe and fulfilling experience for my group. Their leadership was steady and trustworthy. They always made sure we had support and guidance during the construction project, which was a huge relief for volunteers who are novices in construction. Moreover they go above and beyond to provide culturally enriching outings and activities that allow you to learn about Guatemala’s people, culture and history. That is critical to being able to meaningfully offer service. I would HIGHLY recommend this organization for volunteer mission/service experiences.

well run organization doing amazing things WITH the people of Guatemala. I hope I have the chance to go again.

Mission Guatemala is a well run program, offering a nice balance of cultural, work and sightseeing experiences through the week. I learned about the people, their struggles and their proud culture. It focuses on meeting people where they are at and working with them in providing and improving different areas of their lives. I would recommend working with this non profit to any one wanting to do good in the world and I look forward to returning to Guatemala in the future to continue to participate in the work of Mission Guatemala.

Mission Guatemala is doing great work in rural Guatemala. We spent a week there in April of 2018 helping with construction of a building for local teachers and also observed their medical and nutritional programs. The operation is very efficient, purposeful and well directed.

A team of 10 folks from my church of various ages and abilities worked with Mission Guatemala last week. This is a very well run organization. We had a wonderful place to stay that was clean and lovely. Meals were provided and very delicious. On non working days, they provided opportunities to sightsee and learn more about the culture. Our worksite offered activities that were demanding but could still be done by a senior citizen. We worked with the local people, some who spoke English and some who did not and so there were 2workers who were available to translate for us. Our church sent a team 2 years ago who enjoyed the same great experience and we anticipate sending teams in the future. Thank you Mission Guatemala!

Our team's objective was to work on a teacher's administrative building in the San Andreas community near Panajachel. We had excellent, patient supervision from the construction crew and we worked hard each day. We were rewarded with delicious meals and fine coffee, comfortable lodging that looked like a vacation retreat, and a new appreciation of the Guatemalan culture that we'll never forget.

There are not enough words to express how amazing Mission Guatemala was to work with. Every leader and staff we worked with were so kind and compassionate and willing to help us every step of the way. We are so grateful to have experienced a life-changing week in Guatemala.

A group of 11 youth, young adults, and adults from Castle Rock Colorado came for a week. We stayed in the beautiful compound near Panajachel Guatemala, where our lodging was fantastic, our food exceptional, and our hosts tremendously experienced and available.
The group toured the medical clinic, classrooms, sewing school, computer lab, and pharmacy. Detailed attention of the very well organized program was offered in an interesting and helpful way.
Our group worked on a construction project throughout the week, laying block and pouring foundation for a teacher's meeting space in the area. We were instructed, supervised, and encouraged in our tasks by professionals who clearly knew what they were doing and who were fun to work with. We also met members of the local education board who were genuinely thankful for our work and presence.
Opportunities to explore the nearby town and region were offered as a part of the experience including expert presentations by Mayan cultural, spiritual, craft, and technical leaders. This proved to be a very rich introduction to a beautiful country and wonderful people.
We could easily work with Mission Guatemala again and recommend this group with our highest endorsement.
Rev. Rob White - Senior Pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Castle Rock CO

A life-changing experience with an organized, thoughtful organization.

My experience at Mission Guatemala was beyond fantastic! The staff were so very kind and personal, the days of the week were planned out & organized, the river house was beautiful, and the opportunities provided to work with the various schools were incredible! I would most definitely consider going on another mission trip at Mission Guatemala in the future!

Fantastic experience and organization! The impact that this team is having on the educational and nutritional system among the local Mayan population is incredible.

I love Mission Guatemala. Their heart and efforts are about helping the San Andreas area improve the life of children. They believe in doing their work correctly, not just checking the box. The whole staff has a love for the community which is obvious in everything they do. The volunteers' work is very hands on. This is my third trip to Mission Guatemala and I can't wait to go back!

I recently returned from my second trip as a volunteer for Mission Guatemala. Our team of ten had a wonderful experience. Personally, I was inspired by my team and the staff of Mission Guatemala. This organization has expanded beyond the medical clinic, continuing to add programs that are lifting up communities in this area of Guatemala. Every day we saw how the people in these communities trusted and appreciated the leadership of MG, welcomed our team of volunteers and committed there own efforts to help in achieving the goals of MG. I highly recommend Mission Guatemala if you are looking for a volunteer experience or donating to a very worthwhile organization.

I have had the opportunity to serve Mission Guatemala on 4 different trips. The staff and accommodations far exceed any expectations. The projects are well organized and the construction staff are very patient and knowledgeable. Mission Guatemala offers a variety of services to the community and the people residing there. They offer a medical clinic and eye clinic with pharmacy on site, sewing and computer classes, a feeding program, scholarship for education program and much more.I highly recommend this organization if you are interested in a mission trip or a nonprofit to support.

We just returned to Indiana from Guatemala after experiencing a week of sharing stories, work, and laughter with the most devoted people I have ever met. The Mission Guatemala staff, work day and night to make all volunteers comfortable and knowledgeable of the project they are working on and who the people are that you are giving your gift of work to. I had a personal experience with the Clinic and the doctor and her staff took great care of me and had me feeling normal again in just one day. They were able to test my blood, give me medication and examine me all in just a few hours. Without the Clinic and lab facilities that Mission Guatemala provides, my experience would have taken days. Thank you so much for the opportunity to work side by side with the team and meet such caring people, who expect nothing but appreciate everything. God Bless Mission Guatemala.

We have been a financial supporters of Mission Guatemala for several years. This year we were able to see our dollars in action. Our trip was well organized and every detail was considered. The River House and grounds were relaxing and the food was wonderful. I can't say enough about the staff, especially the leadership of David Burns, and the effort to allow us to interact with community members and to work on projects that will benefit these families.

If you are looking to participate in a mission that is 5 star, please consider Mission Guatemala. Very well organized from start to finish. Really enjoyed being immersed in their culture.
Blessings to all,
Deb Busing

Dave and his team exceeded our expectations in every way. It was a great week spent with wonderful people.

This was our 1st time working with Mission Guatemala and I cannot say enough positive things about them! The staff is incredible. They made us feel welcome and really spent time getting to know us, and vice versa, during the meals we shared together. Communication from staff to our team was excellent. The River House is beautiful and peaceful. There is plenty of space for group devotional time or if you need to slip away to spend time alone and re-center, you can find a quiet nook somewhere. Also, there is HOT water, which (from previous experience) is hard to find. This year marked my 3rd year of mission trips to Guatemala and this year's trip was my favorite. I came back inspired, strengthened in my faith and renewed in my spirit. The only downside is having to wait a whole year before I can return.

Very intentional group! Living by the motto "Do all you can" while doing no harm.

Our week with Mission Guatemala was one of the best mission experience I've had in almost 25 years of leading teams! The staff was organized, welcoming, gracious, and patient. Mission Guatemala is intentional and thoughtful in their work, seeking to 'do no harm' while 'doing good' and loving God and the neighbor. Accommodations were comfortable and the food was delicious. I loved the spirit of the people and organization--would definitely recommend and hope to bring a team again!

Great people, great trip, and very nice place to stay and work. My only complaint is that I do not feel like we worked as much as I wanted too. We did learn a lot about the culture and such which is wonderful, but I came to work and do not feel that we did as much work as I hoped to.

We have just returned from a week long work camp organized by Mission Guatemala. We received helpful guidance all through the planning process, and were well cared for all through the course of the week. The leadership is top-notch and the foremen at the work site are skilled and patient, allowing each of our 18 participants, from youth through senior adults, to feel useful . We worked hard, yet had time to explore the land and learn more about the culture. This is my 3rd time going to Mission Guatemala and I look forward to leading a team again next year.

The Mission Guatemala staff was amazing... always there to help my team’s needs and there to encourage us in various areas throughout the week. I felt like I was there for a purpose and really enjoyed/helped make progress with the construction project even though I was inexperienced in that area.

Mission Guatemala was a great experience for our Daughter in June of 2016 and for me as well in Oct. 2017.
Mission Guatemala impressed me in how they take care of the Mayan people on so many levels!
I will be going back for several more years.

Mission Guatemala is always striving to do the best they can. I pray and hope God continues to use this organization to help people in the future!

This trip was my first! Guatemala is a beautiful country and the people are amazing.
I am pleased with the staff and the care that they gave us.

Had a wonderful time, great accomidations, good food, was a wonderful place to use my god given talents to help those in a remote area of the world, most often forgotten by us.
The river house is a beautiful place, I photographed over 60 native plants and their flowers for my 88 year old mother to see, as well as my own enjoyment. The local people and those with whom I worked with were warm, friendly, and appreciative of our team. We made many friends in the week spent at Mission Guatemala. Mr. David Pugh

Mission Guatemala was an extremely organized nonprofit that took the time to teach our team about the culture of Guatemala. Members of the Mission Guatemala team went out of their way to welcome our team and make us feel like one big family. This nonprofit went above and beyond and I cannot wait to return to Casa del Rio.

Everything was great!! The entire staff are truly amazing people. All are so helpful , friendly and easy going. They made getting around the area easy because they were such a huge help with any questions or concerns our group had. Someone was always around and available. The accommodations were great and I felt very safe :)

Amazing experience and a fantastic staff! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. I will definitely be coming back to do more mission work with this organization!

They are doing the Lord's work in Guatemala working with the Mayan people and bring in mission teams to help and share in this experience and show Christ's love in them by meeting them at their point of need. This last mission with Elberton First Methodist United Methodist of Elberton, Ga USA, was my second mission to Guatemala. While the new has worn off and there have been staff changes, there is nothing to keep me from going back again and I will hold Mission Guatemala and the Mayan people there close to my heart and endeavor to support the best I can. God's will be done!

My son and I just returned from our mission trip in Guatemala and the experience was amazing. Mission Guatemala is truly a wonderful non profit organization that helps the community in so many ways while treating the people in the community with respect and kindness. All of the staff members are great!!

Mission Guatemala is an excellent organization and our mission trip experience was a wonderful opportunity to participate in a service project and learn about their clinic and outreach efforts in the area. Good accommodations, great food and friendly, helpful and informed staff.

I very much enjoyed my trip to Mission Guatemala July 29 - August 6. Everyone who works for Mission Guatemala is very focused on the safely of all of the volunteers as well as the people of Guatemala.

This was a fantastic host for our mission trip. They are very interested in building the local community instead of just providing services. They charge a minimal fee for medical and education services so there is buy-in from the locals. They try to buy local and use local help when possible. We felt well taken care of as a mission group, but were allowed a lot of freedom as well. They did a great job of introducing us to the local culture.

I had my first week working with Mission Guatemala last week and it was outstanding!! The work they do in Guatemala is so important and is life changing to the people there.

Mission Guatemala has changed my life. Employees are welcoming, knowledgeable, and hilarious. The River House is extremely comfortable and feels very safe. A big emphasis is put on safety, which was very nice to see. The way the whole mission goes about it's work makes it so clear that sharing the love of God is the number one priority. Mission Guatemala made my trip an incredible and unforgettable experience and I will be going back as soon as possible.

I was very impressed with Mission Guatemala and their efforts to help the Guatemalan people while continuing to honor the culture and people living there. This week, I had the opportunity
to see how Mission Guatemala works to improve Guatemalans health, through the medical facilities and food programs they offer, as well as education services through the construction projects they fund. I was also very impressed with how inclusive they are to the Guatemalan people as most of the people we worked with were from Guatemala and many of them didn't know English. It was very obvious how much Mission Guatemala does to encourage the Guatemalan culture through our activities throughout the week.

What an amazing week! Guatemala is a beautiful country with beautiful people. Mission Guatemala did a wonderful job immersing us in the Mayan culture. Our translators never tired of our endless questions and we experienced so much in a week- from building a new office for the school district to spending time with local children doing bible school to shopping in the market. It was truly a mountain-top experience.

This place is sick! They do so much good for the Guatemalan people and are super efficient at doing so. Keep up the awesome work Dave, Max, Shannon, and the rest of the fam!

Mission Guatemala was excellent in catering to the needs of the community as well as the volunteers. I have nothing but high praise for my experience.

Mission Guatemala is a wonderful organization. They not only provide resources and labor for many projects, but they also teach people how to fish. Meaning, they help people to help themselves in the process. They work closely with community leaders to determine exactly what they need. In other words, they LISTEN to the people they are helping. This allows them to provide the services/things that the community really needs. Not what they think the community might need.
I recently volunteered to work on one of their projects and it was a great experience. They were wonderful hosts to me, the project was well run and organized. And they have a wonderful reputation in the communities that they serve.

Our mission team had a great experience. Mission Guatemala's model for serving is the best I've seen in in the 3 different mission programs I've participated in.

Mission Guatemala is a well run organization that serves the needs of the San Andres area of Mayan Guatemala. So much is done in so many of the communities and I am proud to be a yearly volunteer with this terrific testimony of God's unending grace!

Such a great experience! Amazing team and people. I felt safe the whole time. Words can't explain how awesome it was. Never wanted to leave!!!!!

Life changing experience. The people and facilities are MG were perfectly suited to the mission.

Mission Guatemala provided a life-changing experience for our entire group. The week was well-organized and provided continual meaningful interactions with the local Guatemalans. We worked alongside the Mission Guatemala staff and some people from San Andres on an exciting building project for local teachers. I look forward to returning to interact with and serve with the people there.

Wonderful experience! Well managed and maintained. Great partnership that serves the needs of the local community!

It is an unforgettable organization that will open one's eyes to how amazing God's creation truly is! From the people that one will meet in and out of Mission Guatemala to the beautiful volcanos and land, one will not regret choosing to stay with Mission Guatemala!

We took a team of 10 people to Guatemala with Mission Guatemala on May 27 - June 4, 2017. We had a fabulous experience that exceeded our expectations. Mission Guatemala has their act together. Not only did they have things setup to take the best care of our team in terms of safe water, heathy and delicious food, wonderful accommodations, but they also have done wonderful things in the community. It is fantastic that they have been able to develop services such as medical, dental and eye clinics, but they have also established social programs in the schools. What impressed us the most was the relationships and connections that Mission Guatemala has with the local people. Many of their employees, including the doctor, our guide and translators, the worksite leader and workers, our cooks, etc. are all local people that are now tightly connected and employed by Mission Guatemala. Additionally, they offer their employees the opportunity to obtain a college education - several of them have completed their degrees and others are in the process of doing so. The country and people of Guatemala are so wonderful - we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Though we did do about 5 days of physical work, our whole team felt we got much more out of the experience that we gave back. We hope and plan to return as soon as possible!

Just returned from my second trip working with Mission Guatemala. Great organization! Hands on staff and everything was well planned and coordinated. They make great use of every resource!

I just returned from spending a week working with Mission Guatemala. The heart they have not only to serve but also to empower and work alongside to improve the nutrition and medical services, along with opportunity for schooling for the children in the community is exceptional. All of the staff members we met were so accommodating to us, which was humbling! They possess a servant's heart and I am in full support of their work. They do not believe in simply providing a hand-out but a hand-up, creating the ways and means for those in the communities to also help themselves.

Mission Guatemala holds hight the values of accountability and transparency in all that they due. To experience Mission Guatemala is to have a lesson in management by accountability. The mission continues to reach people and serve people in the name of Jesus Christ for the transformation their Mayan communities in San Andres, but also around the world.

Worthwhile cause, transparent and good use of donor funds. May volunteer and serve shortly.

I served on a Mission Team for Mission Guatemala in 2011 and again last week (2017).

Mission Guatemala is exemplary in the way it serves the needs of the Mayan people in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. It is extremely obvious that MIssion Guatemala works hand in hand with the people it serves in order to connect with the true needs of the people on a grassroots level. In other words, in everything they do, Mission Guatemala reaches out to the various communities to seek out their needs, and then find ways to address those needs in ways that are sustainable, financially responsible, efficient and effective.

I'm impressed with Mission Guatemala in so many ways, not the least of which is that they take great care as they expand their outreach in any way, so that it's sustainable both for Mission Guatemala and the affected community. For example, as Mission Guatemala expands its daily nutritional feeding programs for children, leaders from the individual Mayan community take over responsibility for most of the logistics of the program, while Mission Guatemala provides the financial resources. This allows Mission Guatemala to continue to expand it outreach.

Likewise, Mission Guatemala employs people from the Mayan community in all types of roles including worksite engineers/guides, cooks, medical center doctor, etc etc.

Lastly and importantly, it is obvious time and again how responsible, thoughtful, strategic, and frugal Mission Guatemala is with the donations it receives. We can rest assured that Mission Guatemala is indeed 100% "on a mission" to faithfully serve the Mayan people living in Guatemala's western highlands - people who typically earn $2/day, live in very humble home structures, are very family-oriented and extremely hardworking, reside in a country with meager infrastructure, survived a 30+ year civil war (genocide) in which 200,000+ Mayan people were killed, and who continue to be discriminated against as they seek employment. Mission Guatemala provides educational opportunities and some basic needs (e.g. nutritious food for children) which are readily evident on their website.

Bottom line: This is an extremely well-run, financially responsible, heart-in-the-right-place organization. I feel so blessed to be a part of this as a week-long volunteer and ongoing financial donor.

I had the most amazing time working with the Mission Guatemala team. They have perfected their work. They truly are helping give the community's they work with a hand up instead of a hand out. While working with them I was able to work side by side with their construction crew and build amazing relationships. They also allow you to see the local culture and to better understand it. The perfect mix of hard work and fun times :) I would absolutely recommend this nonprofit to anybody, whether your looking to volunteer and join the team or just spend a crazy week helping others in need :D

Our trip was extremely well organized. A nice balance of hard work and play. I respect how Mission Guatemala used local businesses, people to help the community. Our translators were excellent and fun to work with. The accommodations were comfortable and food excellent. There is so much love and dedication to this organization and wonderful to see directly how this benefits others. I've told everyone about the good work and hope to be back for the next trip our church organizes.

What a fantastic week we just had at Mission Guatemala. I left a piece of my heart at the River House in Pana and also in San Andreas at the worksite. This was our (Argyle, Texas United Methodist Church) first experience with this mission organization and they did not disappoint. We were able to contribute physical labor hours to the project and they contributed fantastic insights into the local people and into the Mayan culture. I would STRONGLY recommend anyone that is looking for a mission opportunity to work with Mission Guatemala!

Mission Guatemala is a very well organized organization. I was very impressed on their ability to find the needs in the community and help to meet and exceed those needs. I look forward to returning in the future to help continue their great work.

Wonderful organization! Not my first international mission trip but by far the best construction trip I've ever done. The team at Mission Guatemala was well organized, flexible, and passionate about bringing long lasting help to their community. Our team of eleven had a profound experience and would reccomend this trip to any group looking to serve in Guatemala.

My experience with Mission Guatemala was top-notch. My team was a group of nutrition students and two of our professors. During our 9 days in the country we got to work closely with Mission Guatemala's social workers to tour the feeding programs they sponsor and teach cooking classes to junior high school students. Our experience was perfectly tailored to us so we could use our specific skills to best serve the community. In getting to work alongside the Mission Guatemala employees, I believe we were able to truly do some good in the community. All of our days were planned very well to best utilize our time. We were never without translators to help us communicate. The team at Mission Guatemala takes good care of the incoming missionaries.

I returned to Mission Guatemala after an amazing experience last year. I come with a university, but also brought community members so they could have this experience. I so appreciate the kindness and care Mission Guatemala gives to meeting all your basic needs-beautiful lodging, delicious meals, clean comfortable vans. Having all these needs met let us focus on the service work we came to do. The employees were also attentive and caring-checking in with the groups frequently to see if all needs were being met. I highly recommend this organization to anyone considering service work in Guatemala.

The people at Mission Guatemala put their heart and soul into their work for helping others. I have never felt safer, more accommodated, or welcomed, than before staying and working with Mission Guatemala. They make it a priority to teach about and expose their guests to the local culture, to better educate us guests when we interact with people we serve. Their goal is not to come into a community and change their customs and their way of life to something they believe is superior, but to work as a partner and supporter to the community. They recruit and teach people to be leaders within their communities to fulfill the needs of their people. Overall it is an amazing organization that I intend to continue to support in the future.

Great mission project to support. Vision, organization and execution are spot on so that most church groups and older youth to be involved.
We will definitely be back to support this worthy cause.
Kevin

I have been so blessed to be a part of Mission Guatemala. This group has such a heart this Country & it's people & I am returning again because of their striving to make a difference & make their lives better - especially the children. God.bless their endeavors, I will return to be part of their love.

this non-profit was well-organized and focused on the vision of helping rural. indigenous Guatemalan communities. I would make this short-term International Mission destination a top priority for our church back in Ohio.

We had another great experience at Mission Guatemala. There were 16 on our team, all but two had been there before. The staff, accommodations, food, transportation, project, and children again exceeded our expectations. Everything very well organized. We worked on bathrooms for a remote Mayan village school. You do not have to be experienced in construction, the local construction team is good at showing you what to do. There are several nice surprise activities during the week.

The people and the project where very good for our team and more importantly, great for the children on the community served.

I have been on six international mission trips. This mission trip to Guatemala was by far the best mission trip I have ever been on . The staff at mission Guatemala was absolutely fabulous. They make you feel like you are part of their family. They have the love of God and fellow man in their hearts. I will go back again!!! Elmer Wallace first united Methodist church new Philadelphia Ohio

This was my 4th Central American mission, but the first to Guatemala. This was by far the best organized as to work, accomodations, scheduling, etc. I left feeling like our group had made at least some difference.
Very good organization, and ALL the people we dealt with were good!

Mission Guatemala's approach to partnering with surrounding communities resonated my group. Too many organizations don't do their homework and simply provide "help" that the org thinks people "need". Mission Guatemala's facilities are top notch, the crew was patient with us non-professionals and was a pleasure to work beside, and Mission Guatemala was very organized throughout the week of service. Our team would highly recommend them and would go again!