Strengthening and supporting families in Guatemala
Supporting vulnerable children in their home communities through family strengthening, local adoption, and crisis response.
Land of the eternal spring with rich Mayan history
Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries in Central America. It has a rich history of Mayan culture. More than half of the Guatemalan population live in poverty with a high rate of underemployment. Guatemala also experiences one of the world’s highest rates of childhood malnutrition. Additionally, sex and labor trafficking are prevalent issues in this country.
Children and families served in Guatemala
Local solutions, international support
Through locally led programs and global partnership, Buckner Guatemala ministries empowers families to build safe, loving homes and stronger communities.
Foster care and adoption
Buckner Guatemala leads a foster care program that finds temporary, loving homes for children. Buckner was chosen by the Guatemala government to pilot the official foster care program in the country. Buckner works directly with Guatemala’s child protective services to find and train foster families.
Buckner Family Hope Center®
Buckner Family Hope Centers are child-centered, family-focused places where families go to find hope, support, and empowerment in their community to reach their fullest God-given potential. The key to the Family Hope Center’s success is found in combining effective programs and passionate people to help families experiencing poverty, family issues, and lack of services.