2019 Annual Report - FUNDAP

2019 Annual Report Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT Mission We are a private voluntary Foundation that seeks to promote the development of the lower income sectors of the Republic of Guatemala, especially of the inhabitants of rural areas of the central highlands, north and south west of the country, through innovative projects that avoid paternalism, and that guarantee a consistent improvement in the quality of life. All under a framework of sustainable development with absolute respect for human dignity, culture, and traditions.

Vision Eradicate poverty in Guatemala through strategies sustainable values of equity, honesty, freedom, excellence, respect for dignity and democracy.

A silence that makes noise.

Index

The Foundation in 2019 2

Work regions

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Organization chart

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The challenges of our institution

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Letter from the President

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Letter from the Executive Director

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Testimonies

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An opportunity for Arlet

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Crowdfunding campaign

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Outstanding news

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2019 in images

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Cooperating partners

The results of our programs and actions 12

Education

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Healthcare

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Microcredit

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Handicraft

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Agricultural

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Environmental

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Where we work The region served by FUNDAP represents almost 50% of the population of Guatemala, whose average poverty rate exceeds 65% FUNDAP presence Rest of Guatemala

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187,649 people served in 2019

76% women

24% men Huehuetenango 12,162

San Marcos 46,906

Quetzaltenango 53,756

PACIFIC OCEAN

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Retalhuleu 14,359

Petén

Alta Verapaz

Quiché 2,840

Totonicapán 16,113 Sololá 2,586

BELIZE

Izabal

Baja Verapaz El Progreso

Chimaltenango 6,331 Guatemala

Suchitepéquez 32,495

Jalapa

Zacapa

Chiquimula HONDURAS

Sacatepéquez Jutiapa

Escuintla 98

Santa Rosa

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ORGANIZATION CHART

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The challenges of our institution

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Habit training

Production potential

Work with women

Savings, hygiene, nutrition, reading, and study.

Education, autonomy for children, potential development, and self-esteem.

Qualified personnel, local organizations and production potential.

CHANGES

Employment generation

Skills and abilities

Environmental sustainability

Social organization

Social capital

PROGRAMS EDUCATION

HEALTHCARE

FOOD SECURITY HANDICRAFT

MICROCREDIT SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT

AGRICULTURAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

FUNDAP and technology Roberto Gutiérrez

Since its inception, the Foundation has prioritized the use of technology to make tasks more efficient, both within the organization -in our methods and work processes-, as well as in the services we provide to our beneficiaries; supporting them in the knowledge, management, and use of these technologies. To do this, we have turned to “cutting edge” technologies, as well as appropriate and adequate technologies.

The reason for the implementation of technology is because when technology is incorporated into any process, it increases productivity, which can be measured as the achievement of more production with the same input; it can also be measured by reduction of time and effort; or a combination of both advantages.

Technologies, as we know, are the result of transferring scientific discoveries in instruments or apparatus for practical application.

This is how for several years FUNDAP has worked on the pursuit of 6

technologies which are suitable for sheep producers and wool processing; and later on, through institutional alliances, on issues of solar drying of wood, ceramic firing, fiber treatment for making garments, for personal use, and for other craft products.

With this initiative, technological strategies were implemented to streamline the work of wool in Momostenango, as well as the sheep farmers in the Sierra Madre and the Cuchumatanes. These technologies were also implemented with the wood craftsmen in Nahualá, the producers of ceramic articles in Totonicapán, and with the fiber weavers in El Quiché.

A highly appreciated product for the sheep farmers of the Sierra Madre and the Cuchumatanes was the “mobile fold,” which allows sheep producers to improve the genetics of their animals by managing reproduction, recover the forest through natural reforestation, clean the wool while avoiding contact with mozote plants, and especially free up time the “shepherd children,” who,

FUNDAP collaborators are prepared to take on the challenge of combining technology with humanism, speed with truthfulness of data, and very importantly, efficiency with respect for personal dignity.

not having to be permanently guarding the herd, have been able to dedicate time to more humane and productive tasks.

Appropriate technologies have been further developed by FUNDAP in craft support projects. In the same way, “high productivity” technologies are being implemented in family production of vegetables, fruits, and corn in high efficiency systems, in various places with a novel methodology.

In terms of information and control, both internally and administratively, FUNDAP has the most modern and efficient systems for producing accurate and timely metrics.

Today, as artificial intelligence and robotics bring us more and more efficiency and productivity, we must be up to date and prepared for the use of these technologies; technologies that, without losing the human spirit, can be implemented for better and more timely production. FUNDAP collaborators are prepared to take on the challenge of combining technology with humanism, speed with truthfulness of data, and very importantly, efficiency with respect for personal dignity, such as stated in the founding postulate of FUNDAP. Francisco Roberto Gutiérrez Martínez Quetzaltenango, March 2020.

This is how the Foundation’s collaborators stay up to date and prepared for technology implementation, allowing both the collaborators as well as the beneficiaries to stay informed.

Furthermore, thanks to the technology that we use at FUNDAP we are able to measure the impact of our programs.

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FUNDAP’s philosophy Jorge Gåndara Dear reader, attached you will find the letter containing the Foundation’s 2019 Annual Report. I have thought about writing it in response to the question: If I had to articulate what words would encompass the thoughts, philosophy, and performance of FUNDAP, similar to the values that characterize Universities and are reflected in Latin in their emblems, what would they be?

My answer is: Justice, Charity, and Hope. Around and within these words, you will find the synthesis of what we have practiced for more than 35 years. The reality of all of our projects is immersed in and corresponds to our way of thinking in regards to the solutions we offer not only to the beneficiaries, but also to collaborators and society. These core principles are what I would like to elaborate on. Of course, all three have deep roots in Christian principles, which in the end is what frames the foundation of our beliefs in our lives, as firm and true principles.

Justice Justice as a value is the moral principle that each individual who decides to live should be given what belongs or pertains to him or her. Justice is part of social, moral, and democratic values, and from there we derive its importance. It is a virtue that all individuals must put into practice in a coherent way in the pursuit of both their own wellbeing and that of society. What is hoped for is that each person that 8

finds themselves in a state of injustice, will do whatever is in their power to correct the situation; including putting personal interests and resources at risk, for the purpose of correcting states or structures of injustice.

To achieve this, it is necessary that Justice be a value instilled by the family, reinforced by educational institutions, respected and protected by the State and its institutions, and implemented by society. The philosopher Aristotle defined justice as giving each citizen what corresponds to them according to their needs and that is where the principle of Distributive Justice started.

Justice is supported by one of its brothers, Respect, which is one of the most important moral values of human beings, as it is fundamental for achieving harmonious social interaction. One of the most important premises of Respect is that, in order to be respected it is necessary to know how to respect others or learn to do so. It is also necessary to understand others, to value their interests, and needs and this is where sincere friendships grow (to be a welcoming gaze, to give a helping and outstretched hand, to provide a word of comfort or a tender hug). In this sense, Respect must be mutual, and be born out of a feeling of reciprocity.

Now, Respect must also be learned.

Respect does not mean agreeing with everyone about everything but it is about not discriminating or offending others on account of their origin,

Justice, Charity and Hope.

Around and within these words, the synthesis of what we have practiced for more than 35 years is embedded. ethnicity, gender, beliefs, or their way of life and their decisions, as long as those decisions do not cause harm, affect, or disrespect others. It is what allows us to truly look each other in the eye.

Respect is also being tolerant of those who do not think the same way as you.

Respect is also being tolerant of those who do not share your same tastes or interests, or those who are different or have decided to be different. Respect for diverse ideas, opinions, and ways of life is a supreme value in societies that aspire to be fair and guarantee a healthy coexistence (ll human beings have value).

We are all different, which enriches our social environment and, therefore, we cannot pretend that everyone is the same. Everyone should feel free to express themselves without having others criticize or mock them. This is where we fall into Tolerance as the recognition of the differences inherent in human nature, the diversity of cultures, religions, or ways of life.

Another great companion of Justice is Honesty that permeates all aspects of a person’s life; It manifests itself socially, but also in the intimate environment of the individual and in their personal life. This means that Honesty is both external and internal, because of this, there must be a coherent behavior, where the individual’s actions are consistent with what they think, say, and preach. In an honest, transparent person, where there is no duplicity or deception, even the smallest acts

are governed by honesty: taking responsibility for our mistakes, rectifying and correcting when necessary, being loyal, transparent, and sincere in our relationships with others; All of this is but a brief enumeration of the long list of actions where we can actively manifest our Honesty. In this sense, a socially honest individual remains attached to the principles of good work in all the acts that constitute their interaction with others: with their family, in their work, in their community, in their studies, before the State; they will also do it in their most intimate life, with their friendships, family and personal relationships; and equally in their personal life, that is, in those aspects of their lives that they are not obliged to share with others, such as their feelings, ideas, tastes, and interests. Ultimately, an honest individual is above all honest with themselves and, therefore, will not betray themselves and as a consequence, others will be able to trust them too. It is being authentic.

A sister of Justice is the Responsibility that is considered a quality and a value of human beings. Responsibility is the capacity of a person to respond to the commitments assumed of any kind, which demands the fulfillment of a duty or its performance in ethical, moral, and civic terms. It is a positive characteristic of people who are able to commit and act correctly. Responsibility is carried by each person with themselves wherever they go and they express it through their actions, obeying their own ethical and moral compass.

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The last level of Responsibility is, then, to help others to be more responsible.

A responsible person is committed to the formation of others.

In summary: Justice as a fundamental value is materialized, if it is accompanied by Respect, Tolerance, Responsibility, and Honesty, as habits and characteristics of life.

Charity Justice and Charity are so united that the one supports the other. Charity has its roots in Mercy. Mercy as a value is the virtue of encouragement that leads human beings to be moved by the suffering and misery of others. Mercy is a kind attitude that one person shows to another who is going through a difficult time, it is being empathetic to the misery of others. It makes us realize that we live for others, by “listening” and saying “you are important to me.” It is to look upon others with affection and love, which allows us to know better, and thus also to want to be better. “The human heart has a huge coefficient of expansion. When it loves, it widens in a crescendo of love that overcomes all barriers.” Without mercy, instead, we lose perspective and depth: we minimize others and the value of their dignity.

Examples of works of Mercy are: visiting and caring for the sick, giving food to the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, giving lodging to the pilgrim, clothing to the naked, teaching the uneducated, consoling the sad, helping to relieve human suffering, and burying the dead. In short, Charity is generousness and selflessness, seeking only the good of others. It is the utmost expression of generosity. A charitable person 10

is one who thinks of others before themselves and who is capable of loving by giving of their heart —which is the most valuable part of a human being— to the service of others.

Hope The importance of Hope in people’s lives is undeniable. On the one hand it is the engine that pushes us to try to achieve what we set out to do and on the other it is the last thing we should lose in the face of adversity.

When hope is lost or difficult to reach, life becomes an arduous battle against obstacles. Hope is what gives us optimism to continue our struggle every day. Providing hope or new opportunities to those who find themselves in great difficulties is a task that bears its reward in seeing how things can change, even though it may appear that there are not many reasons to think that the future could be different. It gives a person the understanding that what he or she aspires to can be effectively achieved, even with the expectations that one might have originally had.

Hope changes lives.

Justice, Charity, and Hope: three easy words to write, but at the same time they are ways of life that require constant effort from us all and represent the synthesis of what the Foundation is all about. I wish to share some phrases that someone very close to us shared with me and those phrases have made a huge impact in my sense of purpose in this line work.

(I have added my own thoughts to these phrases).

What I see around us, what stands out is that apparently there is no sincere interest in helping others, we see them as not being our problem, that

someone (we do not know who) will come to solve things. In other words, there is no sincere understanding of the suffering of others. Characteristics that we also find in many that are called “development organizations,” which basically do not have the motivation, nor do they feel the natural, deep responsibility to do —something serious— for others, hence the great failure of the humanitarian aid in the world.

The big question would be, what can be done? My only answer is that which has set FUNDAP apart from the beginning, which is to lead by example in everything we do: by way of transparent administration, the care that is taken in selecting the collaborators, the care of the material assets that are available, being responsible with expenses, seeing these organization as a company focused on development, and finally that the programs that are undertaken, must really respond to the needs of opportunities of the people and be sustainable. In other words, we strive to be very creative like great entrepreneurs.

Our challenge at the Foundation is to demonstrate precisely that, that we care about what happens to others, and by setting a good example, we can make more people really get involved in solving the problems of the most forgotten. The truth is that what hurts me the most, is that I can see that deep down, a majority of us do care —people who are really apathetic to the pain of others are very few—. And what an irony that we are in this situation when we do care about others. If our willingness to help is clouded by the thought, “I cannot change anything,” when we see in each one of us a great potential for development then that potential would be wasted, so therefore, the channel for people who want to help and make a difference is called FUNDAP. The challenge is great, and perhaps the summary would be; love others with your heart in your hand, and the answers and results will follow.

Of course, all this has to do with the personal principles and values of those who direct these initiatives.

These thoughts stem from the fact that many times, personally, I have been frustrated by what is done or rather not done in the world of philanthropy —you meet many people who do not really prioritize learning or seeing how to contribute to create a better society— but they work on this for personal reasons.

It is unfortunate, but at the same time, one also encounters various treasures along the way, which make it worthwhile.

My conclusion is also that in the end, as overwhelming as it all seems, we have to focus on small things —on the direct relationships that we can affect, because no matter how small a person or action may be, I think that society as a species, is like a giant fractal (a term that refers to investing in something and receiving in return a sum multiplied several times as return)— and if we create beauty in the little things, it will be only a matter of time before it is reflected in a larger scale.

I also share the pain of seeing how people do not consider it their responsibility what happens to others.

Jorge Arturo Gándara Gaborit Quetzaltenango, March 2020.

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Education Program The different initiatives are focused on providing access to complete training, with quality and equity, aimed at vulnerable children, youth, and women.

How many beneficiaries were served?

29,739 women

50,710

20,971 men

people

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396

487

98

6,486

1,171

18,850

16,723

778

1,785

3,936

Quiché

Chimaltenango

Escuintla

Totonicapán

Huehuetenango

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá

Retalhuleu

Suchitepéquez

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Promotion of Educational Quality

Scholarships for Girls

6,892 children benefited

3,262 students received

1,199 rural school children

225 parents received

305 teachers received

11 mother tutors mentored

Institutes by Cooperative

Educational Centers

1,789 students improved

496 adults and young people

511 young people completed the

160 people trained in formal

24 local associations strengthened

146 technology projects

Business School

Technical Training

in 28 schools with technology, to learn via the Internet

received basic sanitary materials to improve their hygiene

diplomas to implement techniques that reduce truancy

their education by training institute monitors and directors

basic cycle and 14 complete high school, presenting a business project

Impulsa:

947 women completed their

‘Financial and Business Literacy training’

32% increase in sales after applying training and support

MBA:

339 entrepreneurs completed training and generate changes in their companies

251 new permanent and 101 new

a scholarship, completing 99% of the annual cycle

training, necessary to support their daughters

young girls, focusing on their personal and student life

finished their educational level: accelerated, basic or diversified

education and technical courses to continue studying and working

submitted (FUNDAP FABLAB)

1,446 people trained in the

Cedes methodology, on: Clothing, Food, and Services

2,187 young people trained through our courses in the 4 Technical Centers

85 vulnerable people, after

training, received equipment to start an economic activity

part-time jobs

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Healthcare Program To reduce morbidity and mortality, we promote prevention and care for the most underprivileged population, while also assessing the healthcare workers’ abilities and qualifications.

How many beneficiaries were served?

27,224 women

35,991

8,767 men

people

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2,193

3,454

12,988

4,928

39

3,623

8,740

Chimaltenango

Totonicapán

Huehuetenango

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá́

Retalhuleu

Suchitepéquez

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Nursing Assistants

Medical Clinics

95 young people managed to

32,495 consultations

36 alumni graduated in project

55% were women and 38%

graduate, coming from 6 different populations

design for sustainable food

60% of graduates in 2018 work

made in 15 departments and 140 municipalities

children, mainly due to intestinal and respiratory problems

in public or private facilities

1,224 women were tested

Health Volunteers

Nutritional Recovery

694 new volunteers completed

853 pregnant women,

initial training and 309 completed the follow-up course

50% of volunteers were active

in the Measles affected region of the country, promoting prevention and vaccines

60,000 initiatives were

carried out by our volunteers, especially with talks and counseling

for cervical cancer

possibly malnourished, were cared for, and 235 gave birth perfectly

1,545 children up to 5

years old participated in the nutritional recovery project

62% of children showed

improvements in weight curves and 55% in height

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Microcredit Program Promotes the economic development of the urban and rural areas of southwestern Guatemala, through initiatives such as granting credits, training, and consulting entrepreneurs and small business owners.

How many beneficiaries were served?

66,832 women

73,511

6,679 men

people

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811

4,907

4,777

5,085

15,628

16,534

602

7,535

17,632

Quiché

Chimaltenango

Totonicapán

Huehuetenango

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá

Retalhuleu

Suchitepéquez

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Microenterprise Loans

Agricultural Loans

1,400 small business owners

2,996 people received

accessed a loan to implement their working capital

457 small business owners received a new credit for their production or marketing

technical field advisement

864 women received

technical advice, strengthening their economic activity

Infrastructure Loans

Village Banking

1,695 women accessed

5,227 new beneficiaries were

921 people accessed new

691 community banks

financing to build a home or buy land

financing in order to build a house or acquire land

supported with microcredits to stimulate their small businesses

remained active in supporting our small business owners

1,785 women were technically trained in 10 seminars, held at the same time in 3 Technical Centers

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Handicraft Program Supports organizations in promoting craftsmanship, as well as the economic and social development of artisans, while aiming to preserve the Guatemalan cultural identity.

How many beneficiaries were served?

856 women

1,435

579 men

people

18

336

2

179

288

167

458

1

1

1

2

Quiché

Chimaltenango

Totonicapán

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá́

Retalhuleu

Sacatepéquez

Baja Verapaz

Guatemala

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Comprehensive Education and Training

Productive and Business Technical Assistance

14 organizations improved

110 artisans were trained and

91 women artisans received

5 new and improved artisan

63 artisans increased their

6 improvement instruments

Social Organization

Market Linkage

162 women strengthened their

681 producers supported to

108 artisans were trained in the

26,460 were the wages

14 organizations became socially

14 organizations and 10

their capacity of productive and commercial management

training to grow in business management

business management skills

knowledge and prioritized social organization for their development

importance of social organization

stronger and further promoted local development

enabled for artisanal production

techniques were implemented for production

arrived and were installed in each supported organization

increase their commercialization in the local market

generated, reaching 681 families

producers received financial support through sales

Transfer of Appropriate Technologies

9 organizations received productive

machinery and equipment to increase their performance

10 corporations received

new computers, increasing their administrative

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Agricultural Program With environmentally friendly local practices, this program supports organized producers with education and training, technical assistance, social organization, commercialization, and transfer of appropriate technologies.

How many beneficiaries were served?

13,773 women

18,479

4,706 men

people

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1,297

909

1,813

2,020

2,150

7,133

52

1,136

1,969

Quiché

Chimaltenango

Totonicapán

Huehuetenango

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá

Retalhuleu

Suchitepéquez

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Productive and Business Technical Assistance

Comprehensive Education and Training

4,130 beneficiaries received

3,019 producers

4,387 beneficiaries established

1,019 members of

16 coffee producing families

887 volunteer

Social Organization

Market Linkage

1,515 producers administratively

735 members of the

805 people participated in business

185 women and young

technical support for their agricultural productions

a family garden, improving their production processes

obtained the ecological certificate for their exports

and productively strengthened, which increased their commercialization

and managerial strengthening activities

16 organizations strengthened their social organization

were trained to become agricultural promoters

agricultural organizations trained in Open Schools

promoters completed their training to become trainers

organizations participated in commercial activities

people start agricultural business initiatives

139 producers linked to 5 export crops

Transfer of Appropriate Technologies

1,642 benefited with technology aimed at increasing their agricultural production

175 works carried out to adapt

the established infrastructure and its technical management

89 demonstrative production models established for techniques such as plasticulture or fertilizers

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Environmental Program Provides services for the sustainable management of renewable natural resources, through forest management and reforestation, basic environmental sanitation, social organization, training, and environmental awareness.

How many beneficiaries were served?

3,462 women

7,523

4,061 men

people

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665

432

3,852

1,421

657

279

217

Totonicapán

Huehuetenango

Quetzaltenango

San Marcos

Sololá́

Retalhuleu

Suchitepéquez

Regions in which were we present

The initiatives of the program and the most outstanding results

Forestry Management

Social Organization

117 people benefited from

1 second level organization

management plans to protect 164.42 hectares

353 technical assistances were carried out and created to plans that will comply with the current Forest Law

on social networks to protect the nature around them

318 people received 116 administrative-managerial technical assistance

700 people received a follow-up

60 very active participants

Environmental Infrastructure

Environmental Awareness and Education

56,182 trees were planted

4,585 children and young

196 people benefited from

798 people attended 96

on plans of 755 hectares, including agroforestry and exploitation

and started their fruits in these nurseries

the sale of trees.

18 forest, agroforestry, and

fruit nurseries were established and maintained through environmental infrastructure

trained in events for Environment Commissions

people received environmental awareness at 201 training events

technical talks on recycling, clean energy, etc.

1,446 participants in

training on clean fuels, forest fires, or agroforestry

Comprehensive Education and Training

208 awareness events were

held, targeting children and youth at local schools

187 forest, environmental, and agroforestry volunteer promoters were trained

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TESTIMONIES

They are the voice of our development.

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AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARLET

With your help, Arlet will graduate next year.

In 2019, we made a special follow-up with Arlet, the protagonist of a 12-month story told through short videos. In them, we follow her school evolution thanks to the Scholarship for Girls project.

Arlet studies second grade, lives with six siblings, and her mother has always been a vital support for her continued studies.

Thanks to the support of kind people, she has been able to continue her education and get closer to her dream: to be a great pastry chef.

We are sure that she will succeed, are you?

Get to know her story and share it! bit.ly/UnaoportunidadparaArlet 26

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CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN

Help 25 girls to finish their basic education.

25 donors

140 USD

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25 scholarships

We are very close to achieving the objective of our crowdfunding campaign. We only need $3,500 to reach the goal of $ 21,000, necessary for 50 girls from Retalhuleu to complete the 3 years of basic education.

To achieve this, we are seeking the generosity of 25 donors who can contribute $140 to cover the last year of basic education for 25 girls. Can you help us change their lives?

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

Microsoft Technology has become a fundamental ally for FUNDAP, as an improved and centralized system helps us in daily operations. With the support of Microsoft through donations and initiatives, the Foundation is closer to our beneficiaries. An example is the case of the Education program, where we have achieved better visibility of the geographical coverage of care for the more than 3,200 scholarship girls, better controlling their class attendance.

This transformation also takes into account female inclusion and ethnic and cultural diversity. For this there are two initiatives: one is DigiGirlz, which conducts technology workshops for more than 2,500 girls across the country, increasing their passion for this field and for science. Another important activity is #YoPuedoProgramar, where more than 200 young men and women were trained with programming skills, promoting critical thinking and problem solving.

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

Governance Project The Governance Project is vital to protect renewable natural resources, especially forest resources, and return their protection, strengthening the entities and communities served.

Executed by our Environmental Forest program and with the support of the European Union, it began in 2018 and will end in 2021. Its main lines are: to promote awareness and training, to promote sustainable forest management, to promote the training of human resources, and to strengthen political advocacy with gender equity in the supported entities.

With this vision of the project and always pursuing sustainable work, the 11,297 people assisted in 2019 were divided between: awareness events, agricultural and agroforestry technical assistance, creation of forest management plans and forest nurseries, and training of volunteer promoters. This is a project in continuous growth that also strives to involve children, working together for the future of Guatemala.

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

Achievements Technical Centers The growth of the Technical Centers in the last year has been very important in large part due to the launch of its new website, which is independent of FUNDAP’s. In a clear and visual way, people who are interested in the courses can visit this website to learn about all of the available offers: courses, dates, open calls, locations with openings, and all of the associated Technical Center topics.

More than 6,000 people, of whom 4,715 were women, participated in 2019 in different food, clothing, or service courses and 10-month courses with theoretical and practical training, which prepares students for the labor market. On this page you can consult the rest of the project’s initiatives, which are ‘Awareness’, ‘CEDES’, ‘Immersion Courses’ and ‘Proceed to Launch’, helping to train and develop people according to their needs.

Descubre la nueva página web escaneando este código QR

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

Hope Project Our vision is to accompany vulnerable families so that they can achieve the basic conditions of a decent life.

This project arose from the need to guarantee access to food, health, and education, accompanying families in order for them to reach new levels of development.

It is a transversal project in which all of the Foundation’s programs support. This past year it aided 29 families, and since its inception it has already helped more than 300 families, with an average of 6 members each. The accompaniment is carried out for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 18, according to the reality and needs of the family.

What started in 2009 as food security and nutrition initiatives, ended up becoming a necessary project of development with dignity for the beneficiaries.

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

Nursing School With the aim of training first-line health agents, the Technical School of Health grew until reaching its current importance. With a new building that has 16 areas destined to be training classrooms, learning laboratories, and school clinics, this past year in 2019, it had 95 students, of whom 79 were women and 16 were men.

This Nursing School building is vital for the school’s training line, contributing to the qualification and constant updating of different healthcare professionals.

All of this is done with a quality professional training approach, in a humane way, and with the vision of serving patients in a timely and efficient manner.

Thanks to these facilities, in which there are 8 project collaborators, the courses and specializations are able to respond to the needs of the population and the labor market in the region.

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OUTSTANDING NEWS

FABLAB To support artisan communities and organizations, the FABLAB project incorporated three digital machines (one CNC, one laser cutter, and one 3D printer). With a long-term vision and intention that artisans can increase their productivity levels and their commercial competitiveness.

After serving more than 60 people in 2019, it is vital that FABLAB find sustainability thanks to these trainings. At the moment we already thank AECID, the UPV and Fundación Mainel for their support in establishing this digital production project in the region.

DISTELSA Today the technology demonstration center is a success.

In agreement with DISTELSA, this project was established in ‘Labor El Refugio,’ a high-performance model for the production of vegetables and corn, aimed at field technicians and beneficiaries of the Agricultural program. Thanks to training and technical assistance, this learning center has achieved a multiplier effect in family development, since this model allows for food production throughout the year.

Without a doubt, a project that generates life.

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2019 IN IMAGES

Memories from a year of hard work.

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COOPERATING PARTNERS Institutional

Private

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