Zones 3 and 7 of Guatemala City are dynamic communities, historically marked by the municipal landfill and stigmatized by classism and territorial discrimination. Despite these challenges, their residents have woven networks of care and community solutions.

For a long time, NGOs implemented welfare-based approaches that excluded local voices and fostered competition among NGOs. This is now changing. Several organizations are restructuring their models to recognize community leadership, hire local staff and foster equity-based partnerships.

In this site visit, participants will visit four organizations which challenge traditional paradigms in their sector. Visitors will hear directly from local leaders about how they are promoting more participatory models. This experience invites reflection on the current role of NGOs, authentic partnerships and the power of collective memory and organization as drivers of transformation.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure time: 1:00 pm
Departure location: InterContinental Real Hotel
Time on bus: 30 minutes
Language: Spanish
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Maximum capacity: 40 people
Is there still space in this site visit? Yes

Register: To participate in this site visit, attendees must sign up directly via Safe Passage. Please register to participate via this form and reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Registration is only available to CADF 2025 attendees.