Saving Lives in Guatemala

Hope of life International is a faith-based humanitarian nonprofit organization
helping children, families and communities in Eastern Guatemala.

We work to fight malnutrition and end poverty.

Hope of Life Campus Location

WHERE WE WORK

The most populous country in Central America, nearly half (49%) of all Guatemalan children are suffering from chronic malnutrition. What’s more, over six million people in Guatemala (35% of the population) lack access to basic health and nutrition services. Eighty percent of the indigenous population live in extreme poverty, and 44% of families lack direct access to clean water.

Located in Zacapa, HOL has a secure campus as well as a vast network of local partnerships built over 37 years of service. In 327 underserved communities, we join with local people, finding sustainable solutions to improve quality of life for children and families in need.

How Your Support Saves Lives

MEDICAL INTERVENTION

This year alone, your support will help us feed more than 1.5 million people through our programs.

CLEAN WATER

Thousands of lives have been Saved because of generous support to clean water initiatives!

CHILD SPONSORSHIP

The greatest gift we give is access to the Gospel: never meeting physical needs without also meeting spiritual needs.

Start packing your bags, because our team is ready to see you! ✈️🧳 Each week our Guatemalan staff have the opportunity to attend English classes taught by Julie. This allows them to gain a new skill and better serve our volunteers! These guys are putting in WORK to give you the best experience while you’re here 💪📚 Get started by booking your trip through the link in our bio and our team will continue improving their skills for when ‘ya get here! 😉 See you soon! #Travel #Language #Learning #Guatemala
Today is International Day Against Breast Cancer, and at Hope of Life, we are proud to support women battling cancer in Guatemala. Recently, our Guatemalan team collected donations of hair from 40 women to be turned into wigs for women currently undergoing treatment. 💖 Together we stand with all women in the fight against breast cancer and for accessibility to healthcare for women, and for all, in Guatemala 💕 With the St. Luke's Expansion, we plan to serve more women than ever via Diagnostic Imaging, Improved Laboratory Services, OBGYN services, and more. Support us in the mission by donating to the St. Luke's expansion today (link in bio). https://www.hopeoflifeintl.org/st-lukes-capital-campaign/ #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Donate
Becoming an HOL Sponsor is just $40/month, but getting to play with your "Sponsor Brother" in real life is PRICELESS. ❤️ In-person relationships are what sets Hope of Life's Sponsorship program apart. 🥰 When Sponsors come to Hope of Life, we make sure to coordinate a visit so that you have the opportunity to spend as much time with your Sponsored child as possible! 😊 When you're not in Guatemala, we can facilitate the sending/receiving of letters, photos, gifts, and packages! We believe correspondence is a huge part of the Sponsor relationship – one that will light up the smile of your Guatemalan child or senior. ❤️ You can send letters or packages to our US office in Rhode Island with your name (Sponsor Name), the Sponsored Child or Senior’s Name and HOL ID# (both) inside the letter contents and on the outside. If you've been debating on Sponsorship, don't wait! There's a child who is ready to know you ❤️ Become a Sponsor through the link in our bio! ** Please DO NOT include the following in packages: candies that melt, perishables, fragile/breakable items, medicine, cough drops, nut products, or electronics of any kind. #ChildSponsorship #Hope #Guatemala #Travel #SavingLives
As part of our Spiritual Development initiatives, we are working hard so local church families thrive spiritually and physically; starting with the distribution of more than 1,000 Bibles - bringing access to the Word of God to every home in our partner communities. We want all people - children, youth, adults, and seniors - to feel equipped with God’s Word as they find their own way out of poverty and into transformation! ❤️ #ChurchStrengthening #CommunityTransformation #SpiritualGrowth
Our incredible volunteers help us Save Lives by facilitating medical clinics! 🩺❤️ By providing these check-ups, we help ensure that families are staying healthy and strong. These clinics not only help us prevent malnutrition but also address any serious issues we may want to be aware of in partner communities. We couldn’t do it without our support from donors and groups like @gracechurchsd ! Thank you for partnering with us to bring hope and healing to Guatemala! 💪✨ Want to join in on our medical clinics? Book your trip to Guatemala today (link in bio)! ✈️ #MedicalClinic #VolunteerService #ChurchGroup #HopeOfLife
Our Community Transformation program focuses on empowering Guatemalan families through sustainable initiatives! By addressing the key issues of education, nutrition, health, and income generation, entire communities are lifting themselves out of poverty! 💪 This holistic approach to poverty alleviation fosters long-term, sustainable, change — ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to thrive! Together, we are creating a brighter future, one community at a time. #Community #Guatemala #Sustainablility #Incomegeneration

We have the honor of being Jesus’s hands and feet, bringing His love to the people of Guatemala. And we are really, really happy and honored to show the people that this is what God can do in their lives.

Stu, Colorado

This is my fifth time to Guatemala and we keep coming back because we know that we are called number one, by Christ to come and to serve others, but also because we fall in love with the Guatemalan people and we see the impact that we can make.

Staphanie, Missouri

After twenty years sending ocean-freight containers I can say that I have never experienced a mission that is willing to actually do more than they promise. What a delightful surprise. Their work breaks your heart.

Jeanie, METAD

The people, culture, food, and landscape of Guatemala has been incredible to experience. The people in the villages live a life that we would characterize as challenging, but there is such hope and joy and patience demonstrated in their character, which is really inspiring to me and all of those who have traveled on this trip.

Zachary, California

It’s crazy to see the potential for life change through ‘little things’ like a bottle of vitamins, ibuprofen or a simple pair of reading glasses. Lives really are being changed … we did that!

Nathan, Quebec
Volunteers Save Lives

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL IMPACT.

You are bridging the gap between poverty and privilege. Join us for a transformational volunteer experience!

Hope of Life International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible in full or in part.