Programs / Preschool
Preschool Nutrition Centers
A healthy, confident start for the youngest children in the Lake Atitlán region.
Nearly half of preschool-age children in Guatemala suffer from chronic malnutrition, and in many rural homes Spanish is not spoken. Together these create real barriers to school success.
Fundamaya operates three Preschool Nutrition Centers serving rural communities around Lake Atitlán:
- Every child gets a nutritious daily meal and snack, so they have the energy to learn and grow.
- A bilingual education that builds Spanish while respecting their native Maya language, preparing them for public school.
- Support for parents on how to help their child learn and navigate the school system.
In 2025, 69 children were enrolled: 29 in Panajachel, 20 in San Jorge La Laguna and 20 in San Antonio Palopó.
