HUNGER AND POVERTY RELIEF
An insight into FFTP's Operations in Guatemala

Access to Water

FFTP's water and sanitation program in Guatemala is essential—only 32% of the population has proper sanitation. Children are the most vulnerable, suffering from preventable waterborne diseases like diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever. In fact, diarrhea is the leading cause of death among Guatemalan children.

The program works to expand access to drinking water and sanitation services through various activities, including:

• Developing safe water sources, such as community wells, springs, and rainwater collection systems
• Constructing water distribution systems to deliver water from the source to households and community facilities
• Providing training on hygiene practices, such as handwashing and food safety
• Building improved sanitation facilities, such as latrines and rainwater harvesting systems
• Working with communities to ensure they have the skills and resources to maintain the water and sanitation infrastructure
• Monitoring the program's impact to ensure it meets its goals

Education

We offer educational services from early childhood to vocational training. The program reduces illiteracy, ensures consistent enrollment, and builds skills.

The program helps increase access to quality education, improves educational attainment, reduces gender disparities, and increases employability.

We achieve those goals using the following strategies:

• Constructing and renovating schools, prioritizing safe and inclusive learning spaces for all students
• Granting scholarships, empowering disadvantaged students to pursue secondary education
• Prioritizing training to address the demand for new teachers and provide quality instruction and support to every student
• Promoting lifelong learning with programs focused on adult literacy and vocational training