Improving agricultural production and nutrition in the highlands of Guatemala. Photo: PWS&D.
Children at an elementary school in an impoverished neighbourhood in Guatemala City. Photo: PWS&D.
These women do tailoring and embroidery in Guatemala. Photo: PWS&D.
Our Partnerships
PWS&D is working with local partners in Guatemala to support education, income generation, women’s empowerment, agriculture and livestock initiatives. Children living in the rough neighbourhood surrounding Guatemala City’s garbage dump are accessing education at the Francisco Coll school to build brighter futures. Students who excel qualify for scholarships to further their education, with current graduates pursuing studies in business and metalworking.
In the western highlands of the country, PWS&D is working to improve the livelihoods of indigenous women and men through partnerships with local organizations. These programs promote the formation of women’s groups that undertake small business initiatives in raising livestock, selling vegetables and making handicrafts. Women are learning literacy, leadership and computer skills, while seeing their businesses succeed is improving their self-esteem and self-sufficiency. Farming families are also learning how to improve their agricultural practices to result in better nutrition and crop yields. The success of these programs has led to their replication in surrounding districts.
