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title: Stories & News | CHOICE Humanitarian | Guatemala
description: Guatemala | Be inspired by stories of change. CHOICE Humanitarian supports rural communities by expanding choice and reducing world poverty. Read more on our blog.
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# Stories of Expanding CHOICE

**Be inspired by stories of change.** CHOICE Humanitarian supports rural communities by expanding choice and reducing global poverty. Read more on our blog.

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<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/education-that-builds-futures-pablo-esther-and-wewas-stories-of-change>

Guatemala

### [Education That Builds Futures: Pablo, Esther, and Wewa's Stories of Change](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/education-that-builds-futures-pablo-esther-and-wewas-stories-of-change)

Discover how education is transforming lives in Guatemala and Kenya, empowering individuals to achieve their dreams and give back to their...

 CHOICE Communications  Mar 26, 2026

<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/how-self-reliance-programs-in-guatemala-are-empowering-local-communities>

Agriculture

### [How Self-Reliance Programs in Guatemala Are Empowering Local Communities](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/how-self-reliance-programs-in-guatemala-are-empowering-local-communities)

As hurricanes devastated Alta Verapaz municipalities, CHOICE stepped in with urgent aid and lasting support, helping communities rebuild stronger...

 CHOICE Communications  Nov 6, 2025

<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/pat-and-florence-king>

Guatemala

### [Advocate Spotlight: Celebrating the Global Impact of Pat and Florence King](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/pat-and-florence-king)

“Pat and Florence embody the spirit of humanitarian leadership.” - Heather Hammond Cruz, CEO of CHOICE Humanitarian

 CHOICE Communications  Jul 1, 2025

<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/urgent-aid-needed-for-guatemala-floods>

Guatemala

### [Urgent Aid Needed for Guatemala Floods](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/urgent-aid-needed-for-guatemala-floods)

In the wake of Tropical Storm Pilar, Guatemalan communities where CHOICE Humanitarian works are facing severe flooding. Donations can provide aid.

 CHOICE Communications  Nov 10, 2023

<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/viable-family-businesses-with-nutritious-mushrooms-in-guatemala>

Economic Development

### [Viable Family Businesses With Nutritious Mushrooms in Guatemala](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/viable-family-businesses-with-nutritious-mushrooms-in-guatemala)

The CHOICE Humanitarian Guatemala team began working with the Cajcan community at the beginning of 2022 on projects focused on education, economic...

 Hortencia Castañeda and Heimer Lopez Prado, Guatemala Team  Jul 10, 2023

<https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/guatemala-life-a-flagship-program-for-sustainable-change>

Economic Development

### [Guatemala LIFE: A Flagship Program for Sustainable Change](https://blog.choicehumanitarian.org/guatemala-life-a-flagship-program-for-sustainable-change)

When launching one of its largest initiatives, CHOICE needed to pivot in the face of natural disasters. Though challenging, this brought stronger...

 Gaby M. Rojas, Central Office Team  Dec 2, 2022

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