%
Her odds of being chronically malnourished
heightening her risk of: death, cancer, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and more.
Her odds of being
chronically malnourished
%
heightening her risk of: death, cancer, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and more.
Her odds of being
chronically malnourished
%
heightening her risk of: death, cancer, cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and more.
How You Can Help
We need your help to reach more children in need.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Donate
Your support provides life-saving nutrition to undernourished children and mothers in Guatemala.
Humanitarian Trips
Serve with us on the ground! See the sights, experience local culture, and meet the families you’re supporting in person.
Volunteer
Your time and talents can help us increase our reach and strengthen more communities across Guatemala.
Learn more about Bountiful Children’s Foundation
Our Impact
Nearly half of the children in Guatemala under the age of 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition. Bountiful Children partners with local leaders to deliver targeted supplements and education to these children’s mothers, in the areas where it’s needed most. Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far, with help from people like you:
Health Screenings
Nutrition Trainings
Families Served
Supplements Provided
Our Approach
We use WHO standards to evaluate the health of children under the age of 5, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, allowing us to identify victims of malnutrition. Once enrolled in our program, these children and mothers receive life-sustaining nutritional supplements, and access to vital health and nutrition education. Through consistent follow-up, we monitor their progress to ensure that every individual has the necessary means to survive and flourish.
How Donations Are Used
We seek to minimize our overhead costs so that your donation can more directly contribute to saving children from malnourishment.
Here’s how your donations are used on a monthly basis:
- Food supplements 47%
- Transporting to Remote Communities 22%
- Local Volunteer Stipends 18%
- Administrative Costs 13%
Protecting Children is Our Priority
We believe that every child has the right to grow up safe, healthy, and free from harm. That’s why we have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy in place, aligned with international child rights standards and Guatemala’s national laws.
All of our staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors are trained and held accountable to strict codes of conduct. We enforce clear procedures for preventing, identifying, and responding to any form of abuse or exploitation.
Child protection is not optional—it is a shared responsibility, woven into every level of our work. We strive to create nurturing environments where children are respected, valued, and heard.
To learn more, request a summary of our policy, or contact us for any related reason, email us at info@bountifulchildren.org.
Our Team
We rely on local coordinators to lead our efforts on the ground. These volunteers—many of them mothers themselves—are deeply rooted in their communities, bringing vital insight and trust to their work.
Since our organization started operations in Guatemala in 2008, our program has expanded to 13 communities. Each site is supported by a trained coordinator who monitors child growth, distributes supplements, and provides health education. In 2024, we fully transitioned day-to-day operations to our local team, ensuring a more direct and sustainable impact in the fight against malnutrition.
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Bountiful Children’s Foundation – Guatemala
Our Commitment to Child Protection
We believe: Every child has the right to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment, free from violence, exploitation, abuse, or neglect.
Our Policy:
BCF–Guatemala has adopted a comprehensive Child Protection Policy that applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors, partners, and visitors. It aligns with Guatemala’s child protection laws and international child rights frameworks.
Key Principles:
- Zero Tolerance for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any kind.
- The Best Interest of the Child is central to all decisions and actions.
- Prevention First through training, clear protocols, and careful recruitment.
- Mandatory Reporting of any suspected or confirmed abuse.
- Safe Participation for children in all activities, both in-person and online.
- Confidentiality and Respect for children’s dignity and identity.
- Non-Discrimination: All children are protected, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or social background.
Key Safeguards in Place:
- Background checks and screening of all personnel in contact with children.
- A Code of Conduct signed by all staff and volunteers.
- Mandatory training on child protection for all team members.
- A clear internal and external reporting process for concerns.
- Immediate protective measures when a child may be at risk.
- Periodic audits and policy reviews to strengthen safeguards.
Contact for Concerns or Inquiries:
To learn more or request a summary of our policy, contact us or email us at info@bountifulchildren.org.