Our Mission
We are transforming the futures of Guatemala’s most vulnerable children by giving meals, teaching life skills, and providing spiritual guidance.
Transforming Futures was established to support young children and adolescents living in poverty in Guatemala. Grounded in the Christian faith, we work tirelessly to make sure the children we support can eat if they’re hungry, reach their academic potential, and feel God’s love.
We primarily focus on the Guatemala City Garbage Dump, one of the largest dumps in Central America. Around 11,000 people live and work around the dump, where they sort through garbage in search of recyclable materials to sell. They can make $2.00–$6.00 per day. Most families lack access to food, education, health care, security, and job opportunities. We’re committed to empowering them—particularly the children of the garbage dump—by providing meals, educational opportunities, and spiritual support.
We’ve also recently expanded our programs beyond the garbage dump. We run a transition program for teenage orphans, partner with an organization to serve meals in a rural community, and built an elementary school outside of Guatemala City.
About Us
Transforming Futures is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works in Guatemala and is based in Fenton, Michigan. Transforming Futures is also affiliated in Canada through an agency agreement with The Great Commission Foundation Canada. This allows us to provide charitable tax donation receipts for both our U.S. and Canadian donors.
When you give, 90% of every dollar goes straight toward our programs and projects.
