how it works

Equipping Teens for Life, Work, and Faith

Blending life skills, education, and the love of Christ to empower orphaned teens with hope and independence.

HOW IT WORKS

Skills, Support, and Confidence
for the Future.

Every week, teens step into the Training Center, a safe and welcoming space where they gain the tools to thrive. Here they learn practical skills like preparing their curriculum, job readiness, budgeting, and risk awareness, while also growing emotionally and personally. With the dedicated support of our 16 team members, every teen receives the guidance and care they need to walk confidently toward independence.
  • 369 Training Center sessions helping teens prepare for life
  • 103 English classes opening doors to new opportunities
  • 7 young adults confidently living on their own

OUR TRAINING CENTER

Equipping Vulnerable Teens to Thrive

Recognizing that many teens experience developmental delays and emotional trauma from growing up in orphanages, our program is specifically designed to meet their unique needs. Through emotional, mental, and spiritual restoration, the Training Center provides the tools and guidance teens need to thrive. By embracing the transformative and restorative teachings of Jesus, we help them build resilience, confidence, and hope, empowering them to step into a brighter, more independent future.

Recent News

2025 Annual Report

A year of progress, growth, and measurable change. The 2025 Annual Report shares inspiring success stories, key achievements,...

Every Number Tells a Story of Transformation

Every statistic tells a story, a story of courage, growth, and hope in motion. Over 120 teens are learning and developing lif...

A Hidden Struggle: The Orphan Crisis in Guatemala

Six Months of Growth, Hope, and Changed Lives

Nick Vujicic’s Conference

Transforming Futures had the incredible opportunity to attend the Nick Vujicic Conference, a powerful reminder that no obstac...

FUELING THE FUTURE

At Transforming Futures, even snack time is part of the journey! Nutritious snacks help our teens stay energized and focused ...

Building Brighter Futures

At Transforming Futures, our Training Center is more than a space, it’s where dreams take shape.Here, young adults learn life...

It all starts with why we exist

In Guatemala, nearly half a million children grow up without parental care. When they turn 18, many face the world completely...

2024 Annual Report

See the difference your support makes. Our Annual Report shares inspiring stories, key achievements, and the lasting impact o...

our mission

Led by Faith.

Lived Through Service.

Transforming the future of orphaned and vulnerable teens in Guatemala by providing a platform of opportunity for their growth and development. We envision a nurturing, family-like community where young people can be restored and transformed by the gospel of Jesus. Through life skills training, technical education, job opportunities, and access to safe housing, we walk alongside them as they build a future filled with hope and purpose.
Transforming Futures uplifts Guatemala’s most vulnerable youth: orphans who have been abused or abandoned and children who live in extreme poverty. 
Transforming Futures, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2019, equips teenage orphans in Guatemala with job skills and emotional support as they transition out of orphanages. In addition, we provide daily meals to hundreds of children living around one of Guatemala City’s largest garbage dumps. Transforming Futures Guatemala is officially registered with the Superintendence of Banks of Guatemala and complies with all regulations to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism, ensuring transparency and integrity in every aspect of our work.