Mayan Families is a Guatemala non-profit organization

Helping Indigenous Maya People in Guatemala

     Mayan Families is a small non-profit group operating in the Highlands of Guatemala. We live and work in the Lake Atitlan region...

     Please use the menu on the left for information about the Mayan Families Programs. These have been developed as a comprehensive approach to give a hand up to needy Maya people, and the communities in which they live.

     To order a Christmas Tamale Basket follow this link.

     In January 2009 the Guatemalan school year starts. Click here for available Students needing Sponsorship.

     We are pleased to announce that the “2009 Mayan Families Calendar” has been completed and we are ready to take orders. Please place your order before the 30th of November to receive your Calendar before the Holidays.

     The work of Mayan Families is supported completely through donations, which are U.S. tax deductible. More information about our Official 501.c.3 Declaration can be found here. We are not affiliated with any political or religious groups.

     We hope you enjoy your visit to our web site and that you choose to become part of our growing international community of contributors who have become endeared to the beauty of the Maya culture in Guatemala.


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Chicken Program


Christmas Program


Construction Program


Family Aid Program


Food and Milk Program


Healthy Pets Program


Medical Program


Micro-Loan Program


Operations Program


General School Program


Sewing Program


Stove Program


Student Sponsorship


Water Filter Program


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Mayan Families Family Sponsorship


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If you would like to make a general contribution to Mayan Families, then please select the Donate button

     If you would like to contribute to any of our Programs, then please visit their web pages. Program web pages can be accessed through the menu box located at the top of this page.