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

Strengthening for indigenous girls

Ester and their classmates are triple discriminated against: they are poor. You are Maya. And they are girls. But they raise their voice.

Strengthening for indigenous girls

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

Guatemala

Ways out for young criminals

In Guatemala's poor neighborhoods, youth violence is part of everyday life. Many young people join a gang behind which drug dealers are often.

Ways out for young criminals

Your contact person

Terre des Hommes employee Bruna Leite

Bruna lead

Speaker Latin America program