News and Program Updates

Tecpan

On Our Way to Clean Water in Xecoxol

Last month we placed the cornerstone of the potable water system in Xecoxol, Tecpán, marking the beginning of an important project that will greatly improve

Comalapa

Integrated Programming in Paquixic

Paquixic, one of our partner community in the municipality of San Juan Comalapa, is a prime example of our comprehensive approach to development. The goal

Comalapa

Bringing Water to Xetonox

We recently held held the cornerstone ceremony for the potable water project in Xetonox, one of our partner communities in Comalapa. Once completed, the potable

Comalapa

The Value of Reflexivity in Our Work

Development work is a challenge regardless of where you are or who you are working with. Any successful intervention is rooted in a deep understanding

Comalapa

A Holistic Method to Improving Nutrition

Nutrition is a key factor influencing many health outcomes. ABPD facilitates workshops to provide the families of partner communities with the knowledge and skills necessary

Tecpan

Clean Water for Families in Chijacinto

Months of hard work have finally paid off in Chijacinto, Tecpán. A few months back the community came together to collaborate with ABPD on a

Comalapa

Endings, Beginnings, and Sustainable Futures

ABPD’s integrative program engages communities for a two-year period, utilizing this time to implement intensive, targeted interventions that address chronic childhood malnutrition at the roots

Chimaltenango

El Durazno, Chimaltenango

El Durazno is a village of 600 families, or approximately 2,300 people. The community was founded in 1978 by 6 families. It is located 2.5

Comalapa

Integrated Techniques for Lasting Change

Our mission in Guatemala centers around combating chronic childhood malnutrition in our partner communities. Infrastructure projects like building latrines and potable water systems play a

Tecpan

Adapting Methodologies to New Contexts

COVID-19 has had a major impact on rural communities across Guatemala and our partner communities are no exception. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic