Caras Alegres
Asociación Caras Alegres
Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
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Caras Alegres is a non-governmental organisation based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, education +4 more.
Caras Alegres is a non-profit NGO working for the well-being of women, men and children in La Rosa, Xela (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala. It runs programmes covering afternoon care for children, a community lunchroom to address malnutrition, scholarships for secondary education, a community library, school supply distribution, youth skills training and community workshops for women, parents and men on gender equality and violence prevention. The organisation is supported by a foundation in the Netherlands (Stichting Caras Alegres), which raises funds and is governed by a voluntary board, and it relies on volunteers in Guatemala and abroad.
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Afternoon Program
ViewChildren & Youth · Guatemala
Supervised, play-based afternoon activities (artistic, sports, recreational and psycho-emotional) for children and adolescents without safe care during the afternoon.
Community Lunchroom
ViewPoverty & Hunger · Guatemala
Provides nutritious meals to children and educates families on nutrition to combat malnutrition.
Scholarship Program (APARES Scholarships)
ViewEducation · Guatemala
Financial support for academically deserving youth to continue secondary education, covering tuition, materials, transport or meals.
APARES 2026
Children & Youth · Guatemala
Strengthens academic, professional and socio-emotional skills of vulnerable and high-potential youth, including youth employment and entrepreneurship support.
Community Library
Education · Guatemala
Free access to computers, a study room and a wide range of books for the community.
Backpacks for Tomorrow
Education · Guatemala
Provides children with school supplies to support their education.
Sowing for the Future
Poverty & Hunger · Guatemala
Promotes sustainable farming practices to reduce dependence on external resources.
Stronger Together
Community development · Guatemala
Community-connected programmes focused on empowerment and long-term opportunity for individuals and the wider community.
Fortaleciendo Juntos
Community development · Guatemala
Community training project in Cantón Xeúl to strengthen skills, leadership and knowledge for local problem-solving and sustainable development.
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