The Rainbow became an important meeting place for local non-profits and NGOs over 11 years ago when the Evening Lectures /NGO Talks first began. The idea of the lectures/talks is to be a link between the NGO and people interested in getting involved with the great projects that work towards making a better Guatemala.
Every talk we host increases a NGOs public exposure as well as the probability that someone attending may decide to volunteer, donate money or fundraise for the charity. Since hosting the first talk (Sue Patterson´s) we´ve had more than 50 local non-profits and NGO´s presenting!
A donation of Q25 is asked for to each person attending the talk, the donation given goes directly to the presenting NGO.
Aug
30
Tue
2016
Manos Abiertas is an integrated women’s health clinic and natural birth center with two locations in Guatemala. We serve a population that otherwise would not have access to health services. Since opening our doors in 2008, we have served over 2,000 women, most of whom have become our regular clients. We provide full-scale gynecological and obstetric services, pediatric care, midwifery services, health promoter training, and education.
We believe that by improving the lives of individual women, we can help to create a healthier Guatemala.
Jan
10
Tue
2017
CANI is a non-profit organization working in the town of Jocotenango and is dedicated to educating and providing preventative programs to the most vulnerable children and youth in Guatemala.
Asociación Casa del Niño (CANI) takes a holistic approach to education, immersing the children in art, culture, and sports and recreation too. The main goals of this NGO are:
Provide a safe environment in which to empower our children and youth.
Promote and improve attitudes towards children and youth in Guatemala.
Join us to learn more!
Feb
7
Tue
2017
Coffee is one of Guatemala’s largest industries, and is both a source of wealth and poverty around the country. Join us to learn about De la Gente’s approach to creating community-based economic opportunity with organized coffee producers. Andy will discuss De la Gente’s work through the lens of a recent project in the San Marcos region, and discuss successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Apr
11
Tue
2017
Magical Classroom (Aula Mágica) partners with other NGOs to find entrepreneurial and community-minded people to use pre-recorded, interactive programs to reach children in remote areas not served by the Guatemalan government. It trains and pays these community facilitators to guide children in program activities while developing kids’ cognitive, language and social skills, preparing them to attend and successfully complete the first grade.
Apr
18
Tue
2017
This year, Constru Casa celebrates its 13th year taking a holistic approach in working to lift families out of extreme poverty through the provision of basic and dignified housing. To date, Constru Casa has built over 970 homes and over 120 community constructions, including schools, healthcare clinics and community centers, throughout Guatemala. Through alliance with local social organizations Constru Casa also offers families a holistic approach to poverty alleviation, with health, education and social work initiatives. Join us to learn more!
Aug
15
Tue
2017
Antigua Street Dogs Association (ASD) is a registered Guatemalan non-profit since January 2016. It was formed with the mission of providing low-cost spay/neuter clinics in low-income communities with a high population of street animals and educating these same communities on animal care. In just over one and a half years, ASD has hosted 9 free clinic days and served over 160 village dogs and cats – preventing an estimated 1150 unnecessary births.
Please join us and find out more about ASD’s goals and planned activities for the next year and how you can take part.