End Extreme Poverty
The stakes are high
Guatemala faces a profound humanitarian crisis, with poverty and malnutrition impacting millions of lives:
46.5% of children under 5 suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition.
55% of the population lives below the poverty line, with 20% surviving on less than $1 a day.
Only 49.5% of children complete middle or secondary school.
These systemic challenges are compounded by limited access to healthcare, the increasing threat of climate-related disasters, and weak governance that hinders sustainable development.
You can make a difference
By funding the collection of ocean-bound plastic, we’re not only tackling pollution but also transforming lives. Here's how:
Fair Wages: We pay plastic collectors above market rates, offering them a stable income.
Financial Empowerment: We provide resources for fiscal responsibility, helping families plan for a better future.
Improved Nutrition: We encourage and enable the purchase of nutritious foods, directly combating malnutrition.
Together, these efforts create a ripple effect—strengthening communities while protecting our planet.
Three ways you can make a direct impact on the lives of ocean-bound plastic collectors
Provide nutritious meals
Tackling the Double Burden of Malnutrition
In the communities we serve, many families face the double burden of malnutrition—suffering from undernutrition while consuming calorie-dense but nutrient-poor foods. With limited access to fresh, healthy options, this cycle severely impacts their health, especially for children.
You can help break this cycle.
Your donation provides plastic collectors and their families with nutrient-rich foods, replacing empty calories with meals that promote growth and wellbeing. Every contribution makes an immediate, life-changing difference.
2. Fund a child’s education
Breaking Barriers to Education
Though primary and secondary schooling is free in Guatemala, many rural families face significant challenges. Costs for supplies, uniforms, and transportation, combined with the need for children to help support the family, make education a distant goal for many.
You can change that
Your donation covers school supplies, uniforms, and transportation, removing barriers that prevent children from attending school and empowering them to build a better future.
3. Improve the quality of life
Supporting Communities, Empowering Change
The communities where our plastic collectors live face numerous, often overwhelming challenges. By providing key resources, we can help level the playing field and improve their quality of life. Here's how:
High-efficiency wood-burning stoves: Reduce smoke and fuel consumption, improving health and the environment.
Fiscal education & micro-loans: Empower local entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources to start or grow small businesses.
Clean water solutions: Ensure access to safe drinking water, reducing health risks and improving daily life.