What is Niños del Lago?
Niños del Lago (NdL) is a Guatemalan non-profit organization that works with vulnerable children, supporting their education, health, and personal growth. We create safe and inspiring spaces where children can learn, create, explore, and build the confidence to dream big and become positive role models in their communities.
Niños del Lago is officially registered as a non-profit Civil Association in Guatemala, a 501(c)(3) NGO in the United States, and an ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) in the Netherlands.
Why the Children of Guatemala?
Guatemala faces serious challenges that deeply affect its most vulnerable communities – especially children. Over half of the population lives in poverty, with high rates of child malnutrition, limited access to quality education, and few health services. Social and economic inequality continues to create barriers, while violence and political instability make daily life even harder.
Yet, there is hope. Guatemala’s children hold incredible potential. At Niños del Lago, we want to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed -from school supplies to educational reinforcement-, helping them stay aligned with their grade level and thrive in their learning.
With the support of caring communities and committed organizations, we can help children grow, dream, and build a more just and sustainable future.
How Do We Support Children?
At Niños del Lago, we work to break the cycles of poverty in Guatemala by providing children with access to quality education, basic health care, nutritious food, and inspirational programs. We aim to empower them to believe in themselves and seize opportunities to build a better future, creating lasting impact for both their lives and their communities.
To achieve our mission, we implement the following strategies based on three pillars: education, health, and inspiration.
TUTORING PROGRAM
"Stay in School"
Education, our tutoring program empowers children with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school, learn at their own pace, and have the right materials to support their growth.
HEALTH PROGRAM
"Growing Healthy"
Health, our healthy program provides children with access to nutritious food, nutrition education, deworming treatments, and essential vitamins – helping them stay strong, focused, and ready to learn.
INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAM
"Empathy & Impact"
Inspiration, our inspirational program creates safe spaces where children build self-awareness, develop their strengths, grow through reflection, and learn to positively impact their communities.
What Results Do We Plan to Achieve?
At Niños del Lago, we are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the resources and support they need to shape a brighter future. Through a combination of educational reinforcement, basic health care, nutrition, and emotional inspiration, we help children believe in themselves and recognize their potential to grow and succeed.
Our goal is to inspire lasting change, not only in the lives of the children we serve, but also within their families and communities. We focus on three key pillars: Education, Health, and Inspiration. Together, these allow us to work toward the following outcomes:
1. Stronger Academic Skills
By reinforcing school learning and providing essential materials, we help children improve their academic performance, increase school retention, and stay aligned with national curriculum expectations.
2. Improved Health and Nutrition
We promote healthier lifestyles through access to basic health services, nutritious food, deworming, hygiene support, and education on personal care, reducing illness and supporting children’s physical development.
3. Emotional Well-being and Resilience
We provide a safe space for children to explore and manage their emotions, boost self-esteem, and build the resilience needed to face life’s challenges with confidence.
4. Inspiration to Be Agents of Change
We encourage children to believe in their strengths, dare to dream, and become positive role models, capable of inspiring transformation in their own lives and their communities.
5. Long-Term Impact on Poverty Reduction
By equipping children with knowledge, health, and emotional tools, we lay the foundation for lasting social impact, helping break the cycle of generational poverty and promoting sustainable community development.
Your Support Gives a Child the Tools to Learn, Grow, and Dream.
