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About UsMission: Guatemala is a program of the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund, a small 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation helping Guatemalans, especially women, better their lives through education and income generating activities.
The Kateri Tekakwitha Fund was founded in 1997 by Kay "Cata" Sweeney shortly after her first visit to Guatemala volunteering in a religious community for indigenous women. During her volunteer work, Kay was struck by both the natural beauty of the country and of the fabric woven by the indigenous women.
However, she also saw an underlying problem--these women and their families were living very limited lives. She learned that many of them had not attended school nor did they speak the national language, Spanish. Many women longed for an education or to just learn new things. In addition, they wanted to earn money to provide an easier life for themselves and their families.
Kay wanted to provide a way for them to meet these needs. Therefore, she developed the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund.
Learn about another of our programs, The Kateri Education Fund, a program that awards scholarships to young indigenous women who otherwise would not be able to study.
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LA FAMILIA CUN
La Familia Cun have been able to support each other through their small basket-making business. Learn more...
MEET THE ARTISANS OF GUATEMALA
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Mission: Guatemala · PO Box 906, Pacifica, CA 94044 · Phone: 650.557-1591· Email: info@mission-guatemala.org ©2004-2006 Kateri Tekakwitha Fund. Site developed by egrate |
