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Helping 15,000+ Children in Guatemala & Counting!
Over 1.6 million children in Guatemala are impacted by malnutrition.
In the communities where we work, nearly 75% of children are malnourished when we come in. But after 12 months in our Preschool Nutrition Program, that number drops to 0%.
Being malnourished is more than just hunger; it is a lack of micronutrients - the essential vitamins and minerals a child needs to develop and flourish properly. Our Preschool Nutrition Program provides the micronutrients necessary for children in Guatemala to reach their full potential, changing the trajectory of a child’s life.
Our community development work goes beyond food intake and nutrition, because the children and families in our communities face health challenges even beyond malnutrition, which significantly limit their ability to grow and develop properly. We also address community health issues such as water sources contaminated with pathogens, as well as a lack of bathrooms and open cook fires that leave children inhaling smoke for hours each day. Water filters, latrines, and safe cookstoves greatly improve health and safety outcomes for the families in our communities.
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Ancora is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are considered charitable contributions and 100% tax-deductible.
Our Impact
Reducing Malnutrition
Reducing Malnutrition
Reducing Malnutrition
Preschool Nutrition Programs in 16 communities in the central, eastern, and western regions of Guatemala. We have seen malnutrition rates go from 73% to 0% after 12 months in the program.
Enhancing Education
Reducing Malnutrition
Reducing Malnutrition
School Lunch programs in 2 communities, with more on the way. In addition to providing a hot and healthy lunch for children from preschool to 6th grade – our school lunch programs have also led to significant increases in school enrollment, attendance, and performance.
Boosting Nutrition & Health
We are feeding more than 600 children each month through our nutrition and feeding programs. Along with nutrition, we have found that access to clean water and regular doses of anti-parasite medication help to promote optimal health.
Improving Water Quality & Accessibility
To date, we have provided access to clean water for more than 1500 people in 10 communities, and we offer anti-parasite treatment every 6 months to children under age 13 in our partner communities.