Women's Empowerment Network
Fostering Empowerment within Communities
The Women's Empowerment Network brings together women from across our partner communities to lead change from within. Twelve local women's groups meet monthly, guided by trained health educators, to explore topics such as gender equality, reproductive health, child nutrition, violence prevention, economic rights, and community advocacy.
Each group defines its own priorities, whether it is starting a home garden, launching a savings group, or organizing around access to health care. Together, they create and carry out annual community improvement plans that reflect their needs, voices, and vision.
More than just a program, the network is a space where women build confidence, support each other, and take on leadership roles in their homes and communities. Through shared learning and collective action, they are transforming the systems that shape their lives—and inspiring a more just, healthy future for everyone.
Creating a Network of Support
The External Network is a growing community of people from all walks of life: churches, professional groups, community organizations, students, and individuals who are committed to advancing women’s health and empowerment in Guatemala.
Members of the network engage in meaningful ways, including sharing knowledge through in-person or virtual learning exchanges, offering financial support, and directly supporting local women’s groups as they pursue their community-defined goals. Whether it's helping launch a savings group, expand a home garden initiative, or strengthen advocacy efforts, the External Network plays a vital role in amplifying the impact of women-led change.
We invite you to join us. Your experience, skills, and support can make a lasting difference!
Why Join the Women's Empowerment Network?
The Curamericas Guatemala Women's Empowerment Network is more than a program: it's a movement based on solidarity, mutual respect, and community-led change. Women in rural Guatemala are organizing to improve health, claim their rights, and strengthen their communities. And we're inviting you to be part of this effort.
As a member of our Network, you can:
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Connect with a diverse group of people and organizations committed to equity and health.
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Supporting meaningful change in communities in the Guatemalan highlands.
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Participate in in-person or virtual learning exchanges with local women's groups.
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Support specific projects aligned with your interests—from starting savings groups to expanding family gardens or strengthening advocacy efforts.
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Learn from women who are transforming their families and communities, and walk alongside them in this process.
Whether you bring lived experience, technical expertise, or a desire to support from afar, your participation can make a real and lasting difference.
Join us. This is a space where voices are heard, stories are shared without fear, and women lead the way toward better health, stronger communities, and a future filled with hope.