Mayan Families

Organization's name: Mayan Families
Headquarters address  
Address: 7-97 Calle Xecumuc
Panajachel, Dept. Solola
07010
Guatemala
Email: info@mayanfamilies.org
Web site: https://mayanfamilies.org
Organization type: Non-governmental organization
Languages:
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
Economic and Social:
  • Children
  • Education
  • Family
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Micro-Credit
  • Women

Social Development:
  • Employment
  • Indigenous issues
  • Youth
Geographic scope: Regional
  • Latin America and Caribbean
Country of activity:
  • Guatemala
Mission statement:
Year established (YYYY): 2007
Organizational structure: Directors & Co-Founders:Sharon Smart-Poage, Dwight Poage, Patti Mort The Board of Directors provides oversight for Mayan Families strategic direction and ensures that it's programs are well managed and consistant with the organizations principles. All of our Mayan Families Board of Directors serve as volunteers without compensation.
Funding structure:
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Donations and grants from domestic sources

Additional Information

Social Development

Purpose of the organization: As an accredited 501(c)(3) non-governmental organization, Mayan Families' mission is to facilitate sustainable development programs in impoverished communities throughout the Lake Atitlán region of rural Guatemala. Our objective is to stimulate long-term progress through school sponsorships, health initiatives, vocational training and microfinance, while providing emergency aid to those in critical need.
A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: Directors & Co-Founders: Sharon Smart-Poage (Australian), Dwight Poage (U.S.), Patti Mort (U.S.)

Informal regional network of NGOs

UN-NGO-IRENE Newsletter: Yes