Latin America and the Caribbean
Guatemala ranks 127 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International works in Guatemala to prioritize women, youth, and families from rural and Indigenous communities.
CARE International has operated in Guatemala since 1959, initially working with community groups to improve rural healthcare and education.
Much of our work in Guatemala prioritizes women, youth, and families from rural and Indigenous communities.
CARE International operates programs in the following areas:
Since 2020, CARE International has been responding to COVID-19 in Guatemala. Response efforts include bridging cultural and linguistic gaps to ensure marginalized groups, especially women and girls, are comfortable and confident getting vaccinated.
The global humanitarian organization CARE is responding to the Fuego volcano’s massive eruption with psychosocial support for affected families, particularly children in shelters. Teams continue assessing the fallout from the blast 24 miles southwest of Guatemala City that has left thousands seeking shelter and protection
Volcanic blast 24 miles southwest of Guatemala City leaves thousands seeking shelter and protection as heavy rains could intensify the crisis
Volcanic blast about 24 miles southwest of Guatemala City leaves thousands seeking shelter, water, food, clothing and medical care.
Since 2008, CARE and Cargill's 34 joint projects in 13 countries have reached more than 4.6 million people, 600,000 people directly and 4 million indirectly. More than 2.4 million of those reached are women.
16 Days Campaign 2019
It’s not blackberries alone, but with the help of green beans, snow peas, and new agricultural techniques, farmers in Guatemala were able to have higher-than-average production, even in the midst of a severe drought, and an 8.2% increase in income.
Disasters have strongly increased in both frequency and impact, with climate change as one of the main contributors to more extreme, frequent, and unpredictable weather.
In FY2024, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
