Guatemala
The people of Guatemala have endured a difficult history. Most recently, a brutal civil war that lasted from 1960 to 1996 left much of the country’s health system, and other social services, in disarray.
Where We Work
A decade of reasonable political stability and moderate economic growth followed the signing of the 1996 peace accords. Guatemala remains, however, at or near the bottom of Latin America’s development indicators, including those related to poverty, inequality, violence, health, corruption, and human rights.
These threats are often experienced at a greater level of severity by women, Indigenous peoples, and rural populations.
Despite these obstacles, there is tremendous leadership and energy throughout all levels of the country’s health system, and Guatemalans benefit from experienced health professionals and community workers whose capability and dedication are of the highest caliber.
TulaHealth acts to support them whenever and wherever it can.