Guatemala

Guatemala is a Central American nation located between Mexico to the west and Honduras to the east. Boasting beautiful landscapes and strong indigenous cultures, Guatemala is still recovering from a 36-year civil war which ended in 1996. Maternal and infant mortality rates are disproportionately high in Guatemala’s indigenous communities when compared to the rest of the country, and only 41% of deliveries are monitored by skilled birth attendants. Exciting initiatives to train traditional birth attendants in emergency obstetric care are currently taking place in Guatemala.

Read on to learn about the IWHP’s role in improving maternal and child health in Guatemala.

At a Glance

Guatemala is home to a 50% indigenous population, which means it faces unique healthcare challenges. Learn more

Projects

As of January 2008, more than 400 Guatemalan health professionals have been trained through the ALARM International Program. Learn more

Partners

The Asociación de Ginecología y Obstetricia de Guatemala has been partnered with the IWHP since 1998. Learn more

Other Activities

The IWHP has been active in a project of the Sololá District hospital to incorporate indigenous midwives into its practice. Learn more

Get Involved

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Sources: UNICEF country profiles and CIA WorldFactbook