Supporting Hogar de Niños Fátima of Guatemala
WHO ARE FRIENDS OF FÁTIMA?
Friends of Fátima is a non-profit network of U.S. based donors who support the work of Hogar de Niños Fátima. Learn more about the reasons to join our network and about the work of Hogar de Niños Fátima.
BETTER TOGETHER
Friends of Fátima is dedicated to supporting the services of Hogar de Niños Fátima each and every day through a network of donors. We believe that the sharing of a few resources by many people, generates many resources for the vulnerable in need.
In joining our network of donors, you can be sure that your donations are being used to further the mission and vision of Hogar de Niños Fátima. Through each donation their work becomes more sustainable and allows for growth and improved opportunities for children.
YOUR MONEY WELL SPENT
Each contribution we receive is sent directly to Hogar de Niños Fátima to be spent on their programs and services. All donors will be notified of how much money annually is sent to the programs of Hogar de Niños Fátima in our annual report as we are committed to transparency, honesty, and integrity.
BENEFITS OF DONATION
Donations made through Friends of Fátima are tax exempt and donation receipts are available upon request. Donors who contribute consistently to Friends of Fátima will be invited to take a trip to Guatemala and visit Hogar de Niños Fátima to see the impact their giving has on the staff and children of Hogar de Niños Fátima.
Visit the contact page and reach out to us for more information.
Learn more about the opportunities to donate with us on our donations page.
GET TO KNOW HOGAR DE NIÑOS FÁTIMA
Hogar de Niños Fátima (Fátima’s Children’s Home) was founded in 2002 by a Guatemalan attorney and continues to be run and staffed by Guatemalans. For over seventeen years we have provided a home to some of Guatemala’s most vulnerable infants and children. The children in our care have been abused or abandoned or are victims of family disintegration. Our primary mission is to protect children whose rights have been violated, and provide our children with love and support in a family setting.
We have space for 42 children ages 0 and up. Children arrive at our home after a referral from family court, the National Adoption Counsel and the Guatemala National Prosecutor's Office. Referrals occur in cases where children between the age of 0-7 cannot safely remain in their homes, or do not have a home and are in the process of resolving the legality of finding a permanent home through a return to their biological families or the adoption process.
Our home is built and staffed to provide children of all ages with high levels of specialized care and attention for as long as they need care. Many of the children we receive are malnourished and have suffered physical abuse and psychological trauma. We provide all our children with basic necessities, pediatric care, psychological support, and the love of a family.
In addition to our daily work, we strive to redefine shelters and go beyond providing material support by hiring professionals who help our children learn social skills while regaining their confidence. We are not a shelter, or an orphanage, we are a family dedicated to providin dignity, trust, respect, and love.