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Guatemala-Gruppe-Uzwil

Verein zur Unterstützung des Stiftungsprojektes Fray Domingo de Vico, Cahabón

Niederuzwil, Switzerland

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Profile last updated: June 25, 2026

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Guatemala-Gruppe-Uzwil is a non-profit association based in Niederuzwil, Switzerland working on international development, education.

Guatemala-Gruppe-Uzwil is a Swiss association based in Niederuzwil that supports an agricultural project in Cahabón, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The association channels donations to an agricultural school for indigenous Maya-Q'eqchi youth, with ongoing contact through its former parish priest Georg Schmucki and project leader P. Christoph Gempp. It informs supporters through information events, newsletters and visits to the project.

Location

Niederuzwil, Switzerland

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Verein

Legal name

Verein zur Unterstützung des Stiftungsprojektes Fray Domingo de Vico, Cahabón

Focus areas

Guatemalaagricultureindigenous youthdevelopment cooperationMaya-Q'eqchi

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

International developmentEducation

Works for

YouthIndigenous peoples

How they work

Grant-makingAwareness & education

Programmes

Landwirtschaftsschule für indianische Jugendliche (Fray Domingo de Vico, Cahabón)

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Education · Guatemala

Agricultural vocational school for indigenous Maya-Q'eqchi youth in Cahabón, Alta Verapaz, initiated and led by P. Christoph Gempp, OP, serving the parish's 170 villages. The association funds and co-finances extraordinary projects and activities.

Countries of operation

Guatemala

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

Donate

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