ONE MORE CHILD
Our ministry partners in Guatemala have been helping meet the physical and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and struggling families since 2008. A vibrant nation that is rich in Mayan heritage, Guatemala continues to develop after years of civil and ethnic unrest. 43.5% of children in Guatemala experience growth stunting due to malnutrition, according to a 2023 UNICEF report. Stunted growth can cause severe developmental delays and increases the risk of death. 23 children per 1,000 life births die under the age of five.
OUR IMPACT IN GUATEMALA
Mission Trips
Short-term mission teams serve vulnerable children and struggling families in Guatemala at the One More Child ministry center, a nearby school, and several offsite ministries. Show the love of Christ through Bible stories, singing, crafts, and games, ongoing maintenance and building projects as well as community development efforts.
Child Sponsorship
Our Child Sponsorship program in Guatemala is one of our largest, serving more than 400 children and their families. Sponsorship provides children educational opportunities, regular nutrition, necessary medical care, and consistent opportunities to hear the gospel.
Community Development
Through targeted feeding programs, integrated social work counseling, and education accountability, children and families in our programs have access to the support they need to thrive. Additionally, One More Child strengthens communities by providing water filters for families, building water wells, and helping provide safe homes for struggling families.
YOU CAN Make a Difference Globally
Go On Mission
Experience being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in tangible ways to impact children and families around the globe.
Opportunities in Guatemala could include:
- Ministry and evangelism
- Construction and Maintenance
- Community Development
- Cultural exposure
Sponsor a Child
Child Sponsorship meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children all around the world. For only $35 a month you can provide critical nutrition, education, medical care, and opportunities to grow spiritually to a child in poverty. You will also be able to build a relationship with your sponsored child through letters. Join one of our mission trips to visit your sponsored child.
Give
A gift of any size will make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children around the globe. Give a gift today and plant hope and a future for a child in need. Your gift can be used to provide hot meals to hungry children, a clean water well for a whole community, a college education for a young adult, or a safe home for a family in need around the world.
Pray
You can change lives through your prayers!
Prayer is a powerful tool, that’s why we invite you to pray for children and families in Guatemala.
Pray for:
- Stable and safe home environments.
- Spiritual mentorship for children and families in these communities.
- God’s provision for their physical needs.
- Continued educational opportunities that provide a way out of poverty.
Stories of Global Impact
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Access Helpful RESOURCES
Thank you for your heart for vulnerable children and families around the globe. Access helpful flyers and videos to share about our global ministry locations with your network of friends and family. If you are joining us on a mission trip, we offer a variety of resources that will help you prepare for and promote your trip.
