Chronic childhood malnutrition is a persistent issue in Guatemala, with nearly 50% of children under five experiencing stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition (UNICEF). This condition has significant, lifelong consequences, particularly for children affected during critical years of physical and cognitive development.
Recognizing the urgent need for effective interventions to ensure that children receive the essential nutrients they require for healthy development, ALDEA collaborates with the Guatemalan organization ABPD to implement an integrated program that tackles the root causes of chronic malnutrition in partnership with local communities. Key components of our program include nutrition education to empower families to make informed dietary choices, the establishment of family gardens and provision of laying hens to enhance access to healthy foods, and support for farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that improve food security.
We are inviting YOU to participate in our fall fundraiser, where each individual will be challenged to eat healthy meals throughout the month of October and seek sponsors to support their efforts. Each week will feature a different theme and related challenge:
As an added incentive, those who raise $5,000 or more, will be entered for a chance to win a ticket to attend the March 2026 ALDEA/ABPD virtual tour!
Our goal is to raise $40,000 during the month of October to support 25 families through all three years of our integrated program to combating chronic childhood malnutrition in Guatemala. Join us in making a difference while enjoying healthy meals and connecting with your community!
Interested in taking on this healthy eating challenge and spreading some Food for Thought? Fill out the form below to sign up today!
Sign-up deadline.
Virtual Kickoff Meeting at 6pm Eastern – fundraising ideas, telling your story on social media, program updates, Q&A.
Fundraiser starts.
Virtual midway check-in at 6pm Eastern – discuss progress, share tips, and motivate each other.
Fundraiser ends.
Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by October 31. Click the donate button below to your contribution today!
