Yo'o Guatemala – Somos el sueño de un futuro mejor

Somos el sueño de un futuro mejor

About Us

Yo’o Guatemala is a non-profit organization that works with the rural populations of Guatemala. We believe in education and community development and provide opportunities for poor families and their children in the town of Purulhá....

Our Approach

Programs are currently housed in the “Licenciado Bernardo Lemus Mendoza Library”, located in downtown Purulhá. Our programming targets four critical community needs: education, literacy, health and nutrition, and community development. Yo’o Purulhá Community development programs....

Location

The Bernardo Lemus Mendoza Library is located in downtown Purulhá. The Town of San Antonio Purulhá, also known as Purulhá, is located three and a half hours from Guatemala City. Purulhá is en route to...

Education is the answer

I see, imagine, and create a better world

Por Wendy Bolaños March 14, 2023 March 20, 2023

It is essential to address the problem of education from new perspectives, incorporating innovative methodologies into the study plans that encourage the participation of students and motivate them to continue with their studies.

Let's become bridges

Why Community-Led Nonprofits Deserve Your Investment

Por Yo'o Guatemala October 31, 2022 November 3, 2022

“Supporting community-led nonprofits is the key to a more accountable, effective, and decolonized philanthropic sector—and a brighter future for everyone.”