Potter’s House, Guatemala
Potter’s House walks alongside disadvantaged individuals and families living among landfill sites and in rural communities in Guatemala. Out of their community centres in Guatemala City, Chiquimula and the Western Highlands, the team run holistic programmes which are underpinned by the Christian faith. They aim to create lasting change, which comes when communities are empowered to break the cycle of poverty.
How Potter’s House, Guatemala are changing the lives of their community
Education
Providing children with an after-school coaching programme to supplement the very basic education in Guatemalan schools. Children are sponsored through our ChildAid programme.
Health and Nutrition
Providing medical attention and education on the basics of disease prevention and personal hygiene to all. Providing sponsored children with nutritious meals which helps them to reach the national average for their height and weight.
Micro-enterprise
Providing financial resources and guidance to enable people to start or grow a small business and increase their income.
Family Development
Providing spiritual guidance for families, focusing on reconnecting the family as a unit and teaching them how to communicate effectively.
Community Development
Promoting community participation and collaboration for projects such as infrastructure and evangelism.
