👐The most valuable heritage is not what we give, it’s what we build together — walking alongside communities so they can own their own future.❤️
We walk alongside women, youth, and communities in Western Guatemala so that health, education, and hope become a living heritage that flourishes on its own.❤️
Who We Are
Everyone leaves a legacy. The question is: what heritage do we want to live on in the next generations?
In western Guatemala, there are communities with invaluable wealth: their culture, their knowledge, their capacity for work and the desire to build a better future. However, many times they don't need someone to tell them what to do; they need an ally who believes in them and walks alongside them.
At Fundación Herencia Viva we believe that sustainable development is not imposed; it is born from the communities themselves.
That is why we work shoulder to shoulder with families to promote access to safe water, strengthen entrepreneurship, expand educational opportunities and develop community leadership. Our commitment is not to deliver temporary solutions, but to strengthen capacities that last a lifetime.
"Because a water pump can last years. An entrepreneurship can support a family. But a community that learns to build its own future leaves a Living Heritage."
👐”We don’t come to give solutions. We walk alongside communities.” 💪
We believe in the power of communities to transform their own reality. That’s why we work side by side with women, youth, and families in Western Guatemala, respecting their knowledge, their culture, and their dreams.
Our mission: To reduce poverty through sustainable projects in health, education, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.
Our Impact
Transforming communities, one family at a time
Our Programs
Comprehensive solutions for lasting change
Education
Scholarships, tutoring, and educational resources for children and youth in rural communities.
Health Care
Medical brigades, health education, and access to healthcare for underserved families.
Water Filters
Installation of bio-sand water filters providing clean drinking water to families.
Environment
Reforestation projects, organic farming, and environmental education programs.
Infrastructure
Building schools, community centers, and improving basic infrastructure in villages.
Entrepreneurship
Micro-loans, vocational training, and support for small family businesses.
Our Allies
Organizations that trust our work
Stories of Hope
Real voices from the communities we serve
"Thanks to the water filter, my children no longer get sick. We now have clean water at home."
"The scholarship allowed me to finish high school. Now I'm studying nursing to help my community."
"With the micro-loan, I started my own sewing business. Now I can support my family independently."