Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. Decades of violence, corruption, and racism have condemned much of the population to poverty with uncertain prospects for the future. Although nearly 75% of the population in Guatemala is Mayan, and speaks one of over 20 different indigenous languages, there are no health care or development programs which provide services in these languages.

Wuqu' Kawoq was founded in 2007 by a group of development workers partnering with indigenous communities in Guatemala with the intent of addressing this problem. Although new as an organization, the founding members have a demonstrated commitment to indigenous Mayans, with 20 years of combined experience in Guatemala and proficiency in several Mayan languages.

We believe that health and cultural vitality are inseparable from each other. We are interested in supporting indigenous medical workers, developing first language health services, and disseminating knowledge about traditional health practices, including herbal medicine and midwifery.

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