Guatemala Youth Initiative (GYI)

  • I Implementer
  • R Researcher

Description

GYI’s Mission is to reduce unplanned teen pregnancy, promote gender equality, and empower young mothers in extremely marginalized communities near the Guatemala City landfill that struggle with high levels of violence, crime, and poverty. Their vision is to see youth improving their own wellbeing and reaching their full potential because they were able to exercise their sexual and reproductive health rights and make informed decisions about family planning and parenting.

Primary Functions

  • Program/Project Implementation

Secondary Functions

  • Research - other

Geographic Scope

  • Sub-national

Areas of work Back to Top

Education topics addressed

Other

  • Early childhood development

Other skills

  • Life skills/sexuality education
  • Rights/empowerment education

Cross-cutting topics addressed

  • Adolescent pregnancy/childbearing
  • Empowerment
  • Gender equality
  • HIV and STIs
  • Mentorship
  • Nutrition
  • Other aspects of sexual and reproductive health

Funders and partners Back to Top

Current girls' education partners

Locations and contact information Back to Top

Website

Guatemala Youth Initiative (GYI)

Headquarters location(s)

  • Virginia, , United States of America

Office location(s)

  • United States of America

Contacts

General Contact Information
info@iniciativaguatemala.org
+15406054005
Guatemala Youth Initiative (GYI)

Locations of current girls’ education work

Map showing countries (listed below) where the organization is involved with girls' education programs

  • Guatemala

Projects Back to Top

Not applicable or unknown