Caras Alegres

Caras Alegres is a non-profit organization serving children and their families in Las Rosas, a neighborhood in the city of Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala. Las Rosas is an impoverished neighborhood where the majority of families live at or below the poverty line. This lack of economic opportunities contributes to problems such as alcoholism, teenage pregnancies, and limited healthcare.
Founded in 2004, Caras Alegres is committed to strengthening this community by offering afterschool programming and other resources promoting the well-being of at-risk children. We partner with approximately 70 to 80 families, providing basic needs and educational opportunities to families that would otherwise not have them.
Mission: To provide and improve the general welfare of children and their families, who live in poverty, neglect and personal disintegration.
Vision: To fight the negative effects of poverty and to provide the children and their families with a positive outlook towards the future.