Guatemala: Combating violence and strengthening children's rights

In Guatemala, a mother carries her child on her back while sitting on a stone staircase. The scene illustrates the close bond and traditional way of life in the region.

In Guatemala, corruption, environmental degradation, and a flawed social safety net make life difficult for people. Many children live in poverty, are malnourished, and must work to help their families make ends meet. As a result, school attendance often suffers. Violence is a major problem: children are frequently subjected to abuse or recruited by gangs. Support us in our efforts to combat violence and provide children in Guatemala with a better future through education.

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Projects

A girl, in the center of the picture, smiles at the camera

Guatemala

Empowerment for indigenous girls

Ester and her classmates face triple discrimination: They are poor. They are Mayan. And they are girls. Yet they raise their voices.

Empowerment for indigenous girls

A boy and a girl are sitting at a table; the boy is gesturing with his hands

Guatemala

Solutions for young offenders

Youth violence is commonplace in Guatemala's slums. Many young people join gangs, often backed by drug traffickers.

Solutions for young offenders

Three children in traditional clothing stand in front of a field

Our project region Latin America

Further information about our work in the project region of Latin America can be found on the website of our regional office.

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Your contact person

Terre des Hommes employee Bruna Leite

Bruna Leite

Speaker for the Latin America Program