Limited Healthcare Access
Many families must travel long distances to reach health clinics and hospitals, with journeys often taking over an hour.
Our Focus Region
Where We Work
The Chicacao region of southern Guatemala, where rural communities face significant barriers to healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure.
Guatemala
Guatemala is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty, but many rural communities face daily challenges affecting health, education, and livelihoods.
Guatemalans celebrate Mayan traditions, live near volcanoes and forests, and grow coffee and chocolate. Many speak Spanish, Mayan languages, or both.
Children in rural areas face serious nutrition challenges. Nearly half of all children under five experience chronic malnutrition, which can affect growth, health, and learning. Schools are often far away or under-resourced, so many children attend only 3–4 years of school.
Many households earn low, variable incomes, making it difficult to meet basic needs.
RESOL Global Health partners with local leaders to improve nutrition, expand educational opportunities, and strengthen access to clean water and healthcare.
Community Statistics
~47%
Children under 5 with chronic malnutrition
~56%
Population living below the national poverty line
~44%
Households lacking safely managed water
The Chicacao Region
Our current area of focus in southern Guatemala.
Educational Barriers
Educational attainment is lower in many rural and Indigenous communities, with some groups averaging around 3–4 years of schooling.
Water & Sanitation
Many rural communities lack reliable access to safely managed water and adequate sanitation services, increasing the risk of disease.
Economic Challenges
Many people in the region rely on labor-intensive agriculture and informal work, which often provide low and inconsistent income.
Our Approach
Working alongside local partners to create sustainable change.
We believe lasting health improvements come from within communities. That's why we partner with local Guatemalan leaders, healthcare providers, and educators to design programs that are culturally grounded and sustainable.
Our programs are built on mutual respect, collaboration, and deep understanding of each community's unique challenges.
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Our Vision
"We hope to expand our projects to other communities and other countries in the future, bringing sustainable health solutions wherever they are needed most."
Our Future Vision
Sources
- ALDEA / WFP – Chronic child malnutrition rates in Guatemala.
- World Bank – National poverty headcount ratio and economic context.
- Human Rights Watch – Water and sanitation challenges across Guatemala.
- WHO/UNICEF JMP – Safely managed water access (optional numerical context).
- RESOL field data – Chicacao‑specific context and community challenges.
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