Mayan Families is a small, non-profit group operating in the Highlands of Guatemala. They live and work in the Lake Atitlan region. The group provides assistance and opportunities to the indigenous people of Guatemala, in particular in the Lake Atitlan area, through education, community programs and construction.
For more information about Mayan Families, please visit their website, Yahoo group, or blog.
Here is a sampling of Mayan Families’ accomplishments. This is only a partial list of the numerous accomplishments of Mayan Families over the years.
- School Scholarships- In 2008 Mayan Families assisted over 800 students to access primary/secondary and post secondary education, and in 2009 are hoping to assist over one thousand.
- The Microcredit Loan Project-Numerous Microfinance packages distributed enabling many indigenous women the opportunity to develop local home based business
- The Panajachel Sewing Project- 94 adult female students have completed the Mayan Families 3 month Sewing Skills Course. Many of these students have developed home based businesses with their new skills.
- Classroom Construction: Mayan Families have facilitated the construction and improvement of 7 classrooms in rural impoverished villages to create a better learning environment.
- Community Centers: Mayan families have lead and facilitated the construction of 2 rural community centers. In 2009 these community centers will house various Mayan Families Programs – such as sewing classes for women, after school program, medical and veterinary clinics, early learning center, feeding program, adult education, and library and internet access.
- The Onil Stove Project- Over 1,500 stoves distributed in Panajachel & Lake Atitlan area enabling approximately 7,500 adults and children to live in safe, smokeless houses.
- The Rotary Filter Project- 2,000 filters distributed in Panajachel & Lake Atitlan area providing approximately 12,000 with clean drinking water.
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