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

Staying in touch

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.

Making a financial contribution

We accept financial contributions, which are tax deductible, in any amount. You may directly mail us a check to:

Wuqu' Kawoq
PO Box 91
Bethel, VT
05032

Alternatively, you may make a secure contribution online through our PayPal account, which can be accessed to the right in the sidebar.

Contributing through Global Giving

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."

Volunteering with Wuqu' Kawoq

Wuqu' Kawoq has many volunteer opportunities:

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

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:

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!

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.

Spread the word!

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.