AMG Guatemala serves children, youth, and families through a holistic model that brings education, health care, protection, legal support, economic empowerment, and faith-informed mentorship under one roof. Its campuses and community spaces are designed to be safe, supportive environments where learners build life skills, access medical and psychosocial services, and grow in character and leadership, impacting lives and strengthening communities for the long term.
At the heart of AMG’s work is a clear mission: to encourage, equip, and develop national leaders who become instruments of transformation in their communities. That mission guides programme design and day-to-day decisions, keeping services focused on results for children and families.
Education at the core
AMG’s education programme addresses five areas of impact: social-emotional, financial, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development. The financial strand is practical and age-appropriate, it equips children and young people with tools to build saving habits, set clear goals, and strengthen their individual capabilities. Classroom learning is paired with activities that nurture responsibility, teamwork, and everyday decision-making, helping students plan for the future and contribute positively at home and in their neighbourhoods. The emphasis on social emotional learning ensures that students feel known and supported, creating the conditions for academic progress and healthy relationships.
Health, protection, and empowerment
To remove barriers that keep children from learning and thriving, AMG provides an integrated package of care. Health services include medical and dental brigades, two dental clinics, a rural hospital, and a nutrition recovery centre. Visiting specialist teams offer surgeries and specialised care during the year, while families receive guidance on preventative health and better nutrition so that support reaches both students and caregivers.
Protection and restoration efforts safeguard the education community and provide accompaniment in cases where rights may have been violated. A dedicated legal team engages with Guatemala’s justice system by participating in hearings and facilitating legal workshops, ensuring families are not left to navigate complex processes alone. Economic empowerment initiatives introduce entrepreneurship skills and create learning spaces such as business-development webinars that help families explore income-generating opportunities. Ministry activities and leadership formation, including experiences like Campamento Canaán, reinforce positive values and a sense of purpose.
AMG operates in communities across Guatemala, serving both urban and rural areas. Its model brings services close to where families live and study, making it easier for children to remain in school while receiving the health, protection, and family support they need. The combination of education, health, and legal accompaniment means challenges can be addressed from multiple angles, reducing the risk that temporary setbacks; illness, emergencies, or rights violations derail a child’s learning.
Impact in numbers and in lives
Figures published on AMG’s website highlight the breadth of its reach: 8,000 children with access to education, 41 communities served, 12,000 patients treated, and 2,500 youth supported. Behind these numbers are individual journeys that show what holistic support looks like in practice. One featured story follows Elmer, a child living with osteogenesis imperfecta, whose path opened through timely medical attention, sustained accompaniment, and a learning environment that recognises his dignity and potential. Stories like his illustrate how coordinated services, education linked with health, protection, and family support translate into real opportunities for children to learn, participate, and lead.
AMG Guatemala’s consistent, integrated approach demonstrates how wrap-around services can help children stay in school, strengthen families, and equip the next generation to lead with integrity and hope. By combining practical money skills with social-emotional development, access to health care, legal protection, and opportunities for enterprise and leadership, AMG is building the foundations for long-term resilience, one confident learner, one supported family, and one stronger community at a time.