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32 Volcanes

Memory • Dignity • Future

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About 32 Volcanes

32 Volcanes is a non-profit organisation that strengthens communities holistically in the Western Highlands of Guatemala through regenerative development programs focused on health, education, the environment, food sovereignty, and art. 

 

32 Volcanoes are actively breaking the cycle of poverty through sustainable community-led efforts. We attend to the immediate needs of individuals but with an eye on the future, developing a path towards more holistic care and community growth. We have seen success in our approach, working with generations of families to provide opportunities and improve livelihoods. 

"Tiny seeds will save life"

32V Areas of Focus

Join us in our mission to improve lives through our programs and initiatives. We work tirelessly to create positive change and welcome you to be a part of it.

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Education

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Agroecology

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Culture

Testimonials

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Maria Luisa López,

Community Leader in Mayan Mam Area

“Hello, I am María Luisa. For me, 32 Volcanes is a wonderful association, and I am very proud to be part of the 32 Volcanes association because it has been a protector of malnourished children, a protector of chronic patients, and a protector of nature, as they fight day by day to ensure that organic and native seeds don't disappear.

For my community, it has been a great help, as it has assisted many children in overcoming malnutrition. It has also been a great help for chronic patients, as they provide them with free medication.

In these years that I have been part of 32 Volcanes, I have had marvelous and sad experiences at the same time, seeing children fighting against malnutrition. But, in part, I feel happy for the achievement we have had in seeing children overcoming malnutrition thanks to the supplements that this association has provided them, and I feel happy to see the children graduating from the Nutrition Program. As a facilitator and leader of the community, I am grateful to all the donors because with their support, we have achieved many things, and there is still much to do because there are many children who still need it. Thank you very much to 32 Volcanes and the donors.”

Guatemalan Territory

Meet the team

Subtitle on volunteering, part-time and time donation

Carmencita Benítez de Alvarado

Carmencita Benítez de Alvarado

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Roney Alvarado Gamarro

Roney Alvarado Gamarro

Co-Founder

Dr. Carmen Benítez

Dr. Carmen Benítez

Project Planning and Evaluation, Medical Director, & Co-Founder

Carmen Alvarado

Carmen Alvarado

Psychologist, Educator & Co-Founder

Fabiola Pérez

Fabiola Pérez

Building Manager & Cook

Silvia Pérez

Silvia Pérez

Family Support Center Cook

Yoselin Pérez

Yoselin Pérez

Volunteer & Scholarship Student

Santos Istazuy

Santos Istazuy

Family Support Center Coordinator & Teacher

Gabriela Istazuy

Gabriela Istazuy

Family Support Center Teacher

Carolina Istazuy

Carolina Istazuy

Family Support Center Teacher

Dr. Escarleth Pérez

Dr. Escarleth Pérez

Clinic & Nutrition Program Doctor

Verónica Istazuy

Verónica Istazuy

Clinic & Nutrition Program Nurse

Kimberli Son

Kimberli Son

Nutritionist

Christian Barrios

Christian Barrios

Physical Therapist

Michelle Guzmán

Michelle Guzmán

Co-Founder

Luis Mejicano

Luis Mejicano

Administrator

Carmen Lucía Alvarado

Carmen Lucía Alvarado

Social Media & Co-Founder

Luis Méndez Salinas

Luis Méndez Salinas

Co-Founder

Hanz

Hanz

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