USAID Guatemala
Unverified non-profit organisation
With headquarters in Washington DC, USAID serves as an agency of the American government, carrying out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress. It seeks to expand stable, free societies and create markets and trade partners for the United States.
USAID has been active in Guatemala for over 40 years, since USAID was created in 1961. Currently, USAID/Guatemala works with partners to identify and implement policy reforms and programs that will improve the lives of Guatemalan women, men, youth and children. More specifically, USAID assistance in Guatemala promotes democracy, justice, and human rights; fosters economic growth, sound environmental practices and improved food security; and increase people’s access to quality health and education services.