Project Corazon de los niños

Corazón de los Niños is a community-based organization located in Antigua, Guatemala, dedicated to improving the quality of life for families living in vulnerable conditions through education, health, food security, economic development, and community organization. For over 30 years, we have worked directly with local communities to create sustainable solutions that empower people to use their own knowledge and skills to build better lives for their children and their future. Our programs focus on strengthening families, supporting education, improving well-being, and encouraging cooperation and leadership within the community.

Volunteers are an essential part of our work, helping with educational activities, community projects, workshops, administrative support, and creative initiatives that make our programs stronger. Volunteering with us means becoming part of a real, active community where your contribution has a meaningful impact and where you will learn about Guatemalan culture while working alongside local families and leaders in a safe, respectful, and well-organized environment.

Our organization is guided by responsibility, respect, honesty, and solidarity, values that shape how we treat our team, our volunteers, and the families we serve. If you are looking for an authentic, impactful volunteer experience that is deeply connected to a local community, Corazón de los Niños is a place where your time and heart will truly make a difference!

My name is Lilian Martínez Cordón de Méndez, and I have been the General Director of Corazón de los Niños since 1990. I believe that people can transform their lives when they are given opportunity, guidance, and respect. Working with international volunteers is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, as it allows us to exchange ideas, cultures, and energy while building something meaningful together.