Source of Hope

Transforming lives with grace and compassion in Guatemala

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Spiritual Growth

Helping children and families develop a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, starting each day with prayer and God’s Word

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Education

Providing quality education in our schools, reaching children in remote communities who often lack consistent access to learning.

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Health & Care

Hosting medical clinics and offering health and nutrition support to children and families, strengthening community well-being.

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Family & Community Support

Supporting families through programs like Hands of Mercy—food packages, improved stoves, and home construction—to improve living conditions.

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Love & Compassion

Hands of Mercy shares Christ’s love by providing food and support to our community, bringing hope and dignity to every person we serve

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Upcoming Projects

Initiatives like Hope’s Nest Day Care empower single mothers and nurture children aged 0–4, creating safe, formative environments and supporting families in need.

Mission

Our mission is to reach people with the gospel, helping them develop a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and be transformed.

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Smiling student in her school uniform

Vision

Our vision is to share the love of Christ with our community.

Our School Programs

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Zapote School

Located deep in the coastal department of Escuintla, reaching this community requires traveling 8 km on a rugged dirt road and fording four rivers without bridges.

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El Membrillal School

Opened in 2010 in the hilly farmland of Sacatepéquez, our program began by offering distance learning and daily meals to a small group of children from underprivileged families.

+300

Children served every year

90%

Scholarship for every child

2

Medical clinics per year

A mother from the community Source of Hope serves

HOPE’S NEST DAY CARE

Born from a support group for single mothers in San Lucas, Hope’s Nest is growing into a childcare center for children ages 0–4. Opening in 2027, it will provide a safe, nurturing space for little ones while empowering mothers with the support they need.

Sonía Carías, a former student who now teaches at Fuente de Esperanza School

IMPACT STORIES

Sonia’s story shows how access to education can transform lives. Once a little girl praying for the chance to learn, she is now a teacher at Fuente de Esperanza—impacting new generations with the same hope she once received.

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