Wuqu' Kawoq has many opportunities for you to help out and get involved, both financially and otherwise. Read on for more details.
Stay in touch
Making a direct financial contribution
Contribute through Global Giving
Volunteer opportunities
Technology and equipment needs
Organize a fundraiser
Spread the word
We send out periodic newsletter mailings 3-4 times a year. These newsletters are a great way to stay
updated on current projects and to hear about current funding needs. If you would like to be added to our physical
mailing address please send an email with your information. Our most recent newsletter
can also always be downloaded as a pdf here. If you would like to be added to our email newsletter, which is sent out more regularly, please sign up
using the form provided in the lower right hand corner of the sidebar. We accept financial contributions, which are tax deductible, in any amount. You may directly mail us a check to:
Alternatively, you may make a secure contribution online through our PayPal account, which can be accessed
to the right in the sidebar. We also run several giving campaigns through the Global Giving website. These campaigns generally are
small health projects, and they give you the opportunity to contribute directly to a cause that you
find appealling. We periodically upload photos and updates to the Global Giving website as well. To peruse
Wuqu' Kawoq projects currently listed on the Global Giving site, visit
the site and search for "Wuqu' Kawoq." Wuqu' Kawoq has many volunteer opportunities:
Wuqu' Kawoq also solicits donations of technology and durable medical equipment from time to time. A list of items that
we are currently soliciting includes: In the past numerous community groups have organized concerts and other
special events to raise funds for us. Additionally, a number of churches have dedicated special collections to our
projects. If you are interested in learning more about how to organize a fundraiser for Wuqu' Kawoq in your community
please send an inquiry to our board chair Emily Tummons, who coordinates special community activities. She can be reached
here. We are always interested in making connections to philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, civic groups, pharmaceutical
companies and other corporations, and other organizations working in Guatemala. If you are interested in helping to
connect us to another group or network that you are a part of, send an inquiry to our board chair Emily Tummons, who can be reached
here.
Staying in touch
Making a financial contribution
Wuqu' Kawoq
PO Box 91
Bethel, VT
05032
Contributing through Global Giving
Volunteering with Wuqu' Kawoq
Medical volunteers. If you are a medical provider interested in participating in one of our many medical trips, please
send an inquiry to our medical director Peter Rohloff here.
Internship program. If you are a student or professional interested in gaining experience in development work and
are willing to commit at least 3-4 months to living in Guatemala, please send an inquiry to our executive director
Anne Kraemer Díaz here.
Graphic design, book design and editing. If you would be interested in helping us to design brochures, flyers, or other promotional
materials or if you would like to help with one of our many book publishing projects contact us here.
Website manager. If you like to help us manage our online content, contact us here.
Fundraising. If you have experience in fundraising and would like to help us develop our network of donors, both
large and small, contact us here
Technology and medical equipment needs
Laptops for use in community health projects by local volunteers
Projection systems for use in our midwive training classes
Ultrasound equipment for use in our prenatal and general medicine clinics
Cryosurgical equipment for use in the treatment of cervical cancer
Clinical chemistry analyzer for use in our general medicine clinics
Hematology analyzer for use in our general medicine clinics
Stadiometers and scales for use in our child malnutrition programs
Organize a fundraiser for Wuqu' Kawoq!
Spread the word!

