Guatemala
Guatemala
For more than 25 years, we have worked in Guatemala to strengthen the leadership, management, and governance capacity of local nongovernmental organizations, improving the quality of family planning, reproductive health, and maternal and child health care.
Utz’ Na’n Marks Achievements, Announces Extension
In late July, Utz’ Na’n held several celebratory events in Guatemala to mark the project’s achievements over the past five years. More than 100 participants attended the celebrations, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, international organizations, civil society, and partners. During the events, Project Director Dr. Felipe López also announced that Utz’ Na’n will continue and expand upon its vital work to improve maternal, newborn, and child health in Guatemala for an additional three years.
Overview
Our programs in Guatemala have provided technical assistance to the country’s integrated health care system, including management training for district health staff, and improved the quality of, access to, and use of health services at all levels of care. To help address the high maternal mortality rate among indigenous women living in Guatemala’s Quetzaltenango department, we are working to improve women’s access to quality, convenient, and culturally respectful antenatal care services.
Comadronas: Guiding the Pregnancies of Healthy Mothers and Babies in Western Guatemala
Community Dialogues: How Indigenous Women Are Breaking Down Barriers, Transforming Maternal Health in Guatemala
Featured Projects
Healthy Mothers and Babies in Guatemala (Utz’ Na’n)
Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services Program
